Eon
Meaningage, eternity · Greek
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,471 in 1976
13 babies were named Eon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 150 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Eon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Eon, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Eon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEon first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1976, when it reached #3,471.
- Then vs nowEon is 3.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 400,000 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 131,579.
- TrendEon has slipped 150 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Greek, Eon means “age, eternity”.
About the name Eon
Eon is a boy name of English origin meaning “age, eternity”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with E and ending in “-eon”. US birth records list Eon for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 49 of those 56 years. Its best year was 1976, when it ranked #3,471 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.5 | 285,714 boys |
| 1980s | 3.2 | 314,465 boys |
| 1990s | 2.1 | 467,290 boys |
| 2000s | 3.5 | 281,690 boys |
| 2010s | 4.9 | 205,339 boys |
| 2020s | 9.3 | 106,952 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 Eon
What does the name Eon mean?
Eon means “age, eternity” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Eon?
Eon has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Eon a boy or girl name?
Eon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Eon?
Eon ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1976 (#3,471).