Easton
Meaningeast town · Old English
- US rank
- #110
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #66 in 2018
3,198 babies were named Easton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 37 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1986–2025
US births per million boys, 1907–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Easton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 534 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Easton, 3,198 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Easton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEaston first shows up in US birth records in 1907, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 118 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #66.
- Then vs nowEaston is 11× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 5,708 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 534.
- TrendEaston has slipped 37 places over the last five years and now sits at #110. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedEaston is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #20, followed by Vermont (#27) and Kentucky (#36). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Old English, Easton means “east town”.
About the name Easton
Easton is a boy name of English origin meaning “east town”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Easton for boys from 1907 to 2025, in 76 of those 119 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #66 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #110, with 3,198 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.9 | 1,142,857 girls |
| 1990s | 4.6 | 218,818 girls |
| 2000s | 8.5 | 117,371 girls |
| 2010s | 31 | 32,457 girls |
| 2020s | 22 | 45,147 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 | 87,977 boys |
| 1910s | 5.4 | 184,502 boys |
| 1920s | 3.4 | 294,985 boys |
| 1930s | 3.4 | 291,545 boys |
| 1940s | 1.9 | 531,915 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 boys |
| 1960s | 0.9 | 1,086,957 boys |
| 1970s | 1.6 | 641,026 boys |
| 1980s | 11 | 90,009 boys |
| 1990s | 73 | 13,689 boys |
| 2000s | 358 | 2,790 boys |
| 2010s | 2,495 | 401 boys |
| 2020s | 2,279 | 439 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Easton
What does the name Easton mean?
Easton means “east town” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Easton?
Easton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Easton a boy or girl name?
Easton is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Easton?
Easton ranked #110 for US boys in 2025, given to 3,198 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#66).