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Esben
BoyMeaning of Esben: Norse: 'god bear'
Esben is a boy's name most strongly associated with Danish naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10191st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 3688th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#10191
6 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#3688
5 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
143
First recorded 2011 · peak 2021
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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