Asten

♂ Boy

Pronounced AS-ten /ˈæs.tən/Medium

Meaning: Asten reads as a variant of Aston ('east town,' an English place/surname) or Austen (a medieval short form of Augustine, 'great, majestic'). The exact route is uncertain, which we note; it reads as a modern surname-style name.Low

In 30 seconds: Asten reads as a variant of Aston ('east town') or Austen ('majestic') (said 'AS-ten'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningAsten reads as a variant of Aston ('east town,' an English place/surname) or Austen (a medieval short form of Augustine, 'great, majestic'). The exact route is uncertain, which we note; it reads as a modern surname-style name.

U.S. rank (2024)#11030 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 46

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Asten reads as a variant of Aston or Austen, from an English place name ('east town') or from Augustine ('majestic'). The route is uncertain, which we note. It reads as a crisp, modern surname-style pick (said 'AS-ten').

In the U.S. it is uncommon and reads as a modern surname-style name. Rare and crisp.

Did you know? Asten sits between Aston ('east town') and Austen (from Augustine, 'majestic') — a modern surname-style name whose exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'AS-ten').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Asten — Variant of Aston/Austen; routes uncertain

Variations

AstonAustenAshton

Nicknames

AsTen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asten mean?

Asten is a variant of Aston ('east town') or Austen ('majestic'); its route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Asten?

It's said AS-ten /ˈæs.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Asten a boy or girl name?

Asten is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Asten?

Asten is an uncommon name in the U.S.