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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Haesten — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Haelynn|Haeven
NorseBoy→ Stable

Haesten

HAY-sten · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12877 in 2023

Peak: #12877 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12877 in 2023

Peak: #12877 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Haesten scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
NorseVikingStrong2-syllableOld Norse RootMasculineWarriorHistoricalUncommonFierce
Character
fierce and violent
STRONG
High confidence

Haesten is a Norse boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Haesten at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Norse 'hæsti' meaning 'violent' or 'fierce', historically borne by Viking leaders and warriors
Language root:Old Norse · Germanic
Peak rank:#12877 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Haesten
Viking leader, 9th century
Similar Sound
Hayden◈HestonHustonHoldenAshton◈
Similar Style
Soren◈LeifStellan◈RagnarTorstenAksel
Works well with
Rowan◈Soren◈MattiasAkselViggoStellan◈HenrikIvar
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Stellan◈
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Ragnar
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↓ Fading
Torsten
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↓ Fading
Aksel
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↓ Fading
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Haesten · Overview
Summary

Haesten is a Norse boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong · Vintage character
Haesten carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
haesten.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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