Kesten
boy name#8910 in 2025Kesten entered the US charts in 2014, peaked at #8781 in 2014, ranks #8910 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2014–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #8781 |
| 2020s | #8910 |
Fashion outlook
Kesten sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Kesten today is about where Slone stood in 2005 — 11 years past a #8800-sized peak. By 2020, Slone had settled around #11607.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Kesten are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Kesten is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kesten in 2025?
- Kesten ranks #8910 among US boy names in 2025, with 8 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kesten most popular?
- Kesten peaked in 2014, reaching #8781 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kesten with classmates?
- Kesten will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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