Eston
Meaningeastern town · English
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #836 in 1900
12 babies were named Eston in the US in 2025. It has dropped 507 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1886–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Eston you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Eston, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Eston would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEston first shows up in US birth records in 1886, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 139 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1900, when it ranked #836. Today it's #6,803, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendEston has slipped 507 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Eston means “eastern town”.
About the name Eston
Eston is a boy name of English origin meaning “eastern town”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Eston for boys from 1886 to 2025, in 123 of those 140 years. Its best year was 1900, when it ranked #836 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 | 88,692 boys |
| 1890s | 10 | 98,814 boys |
| 1900s | 36 | 28,027 boys |
| 1910s | 36 | 27,832 boys |
| 1920s | 30 | 33,568 boys |
| 1930s | 20 | 50,994 boys |
| 1940s | 12 | 80,386 boys |
| 1950s | 6.0 | 166,945 boys |
| 1960s | 5.6 | 177,305 boys |
| 1970s | 3.4 | 295,858 boys |
| 1980s | 5.6 | 179,856 boys |
| 1990s | 5.5 | 182,482 boys |
| 2000s | 9.9 | 101,215 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 89,445 boys |
| 2020s | 8.4 | 119,048 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 Eston
What does the name Eston mean?
Eston means “eastern town” in English.
What is the origin of the name Eston?
Eston has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Eston a boy or girl name?
Eston is a boy name.
How popular is the name Eston?
Eston ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1900 (#836).