Eamonn
Meaningwealthy protector · Irish form of Edmund
- US rank
- #3,240
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,651 in 1983
36 babies were named Eamonn in the US in 2025. It has climbed 901 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1958–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 47,393 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Eamonn, 36 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Eamonn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEamonn first shows up in US birth records in 1958, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 67 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1983, when it reached #1,651.
- TrendEamonn has climbed 901 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,240. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningEamonn is an Irish form of Edmund, which means “wealthy protector”.
About the name Eamonn
Eamonn is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “wealthy protector”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-onn”. US birth records list Eamonn for boys from 1958 to 2025, in 59 of those 68 years. Its best year was 1983, when it ranked #1,651 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,240, with 36 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.2 | 833,333 boys |
| 1960s | 1.8 | 568,182 boys |
| 1970s | 4.2 | 239,234 boys |
| 1980s | 11 | 91,408 boys |
| 1990s | 13 | 79,491 boys |
| 2000s | 16 | 61,312 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 60,314 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 69,606 boys |
Other spellings of Eamonn
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Eamonn
What does the name Eamonn mean?
Eamonn means “wealthy protector” in Irish, as a form of Edmund.
What is the origin of the name Eamonn?
Eamonn has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Eamonn a boy or girl name?
Eamonn is a boy name.
How popular is the name Eamonn?
Eamonn ranked #3,240 for US boys in 2025, given to 36 babies. Its best year was 1983 (#1,651).