Name meaning & stats
Esben
Esben. 143 US babies since 1940, peak 2021. Notable Esbens are 1.9× over-represented as screenwriters.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2021
143 US babies were named Esben between 1940 and 2025.
Esben around the world
- Norway: 385 babies since 1945, peak 1972
- England & Wales: 25 babies since 1996, peak 2020
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Esbens end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Screenwriter | 1.9× | Low · 6 people |
| Film director | 1.9× | Low · 6 people |
| Actor | 1.4× | Low · 5 people |
| Footballer | 1.0× | Low · 5 people |
Among notable men who are screenwriters, Esbens show up 1.9× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2021)