Sten
Pronunciation: [ st-EHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Sten first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 165 babies have been named Sten in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sten is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,886 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,886
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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