649births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
2020Peak · Belgium
#471Sweden 2025
Sten is a boy name family recorded 649 times in 4 countries since 1945. It ranks highest today in Sweden (#471 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Belgium in 2020, at 25.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Sten
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sten | English | 223 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 2011 | – |
| Sten | English | 171 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #471 | 2025 | ▲ 186 % |
| Sten | English | 170 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1965 | – |
| Sten | English | 85 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2020 | – |
Names with a similar trajectory
Their popularity curve in Belgium correlates closely with Sten's.
Questions about Sten
How popular is the name Sten?
In 2025 it ranked #471 in Sweden. Official registers record 649 births across 4 countries.
When was Sten most popular?
It peaked in Belgium in 2020, at 25.3 births per 100,000.
Is Sten a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Sten is a boy name.