Eamon Boy

Popularity: #836 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AY-mun //ˈeɪ.mən//

Origin: Irish; Gaelic

Meaning: Irish: 'wealthy protector'; Gaelic: 'guardian'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Eamon is of Irish origin, derived from the Old Irish name "Éamonn," which itself is a diminutive form of "Éamon." The etymology traces back to the Proto-Germanic *aþa, meaning "wealth" or "riches," combined with the Old Irish word "man,” which translates to "protector" or "guardian." This linguistic evolution reflects a blend of Celtic and Germanic influences, as the name entered the Irish lexicon through the interaction of these cultures over centuries. The name was later anglicized to Eamon in English-speaking contexts, particularly in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora.

Historically, the name Éamonn has been borne by several notable figures, including Éamon de Valera, a prominent political leader and one of the key architects of modern Ireland in the early 20th century. The name also appears in various historical texts and records, reflecting its longstanding presence in Irish culture.

The use of Éamonn can be traced back to at least the 12th century, with its roots firmly embedded in the Irish language and culture, which has preserved the name through various political and social changes. Culturally, Eamon is often associated with themes of strength and leadership, resonating with the protective connotation of its etymological roots.

The name has been embraced in literature and folklore, often symbolizing noble qualities. Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Éamie" have emerged, reflecting the affectionate and familial aspects of the name.

Overall, Eamon stands as a testament to the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Ireland, embodying both historical significance and enduring resonance.

Famous people named Eamon

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Eamon Dunphy is a sports pundit and former footballer best known for his work with RTÉ and as a player for the Republic of Ireland national team.

Eamon Kelly is an actor best known for his roles in The Last of the High Kings, The Field, and The Secret of Roan Inish.

Eamon O'Neill is a journalist and author best known for his work with the Irish Independent and his books on Irish history.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Eamon was first seen in the United States in 1919.

Eamon has ranked as high as #2364 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in New York, California, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Eamon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Eamon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Eamon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Eamon.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 102 102
2024 119 119
2023 102 102
2022 102 102
2021 128 128
2020 121 121
2019 156 156
2018 157 157
2017 182 182
2016 182 182
2015 141 141
2014 136 136
2013 115 115
2012 132 132
2011 155 155
2010 125 125
2009 161 161
2008 160 160
2007 108 108
2006 125 125
2005 131 131
2004 116 116
2003 108 108
2002 92 92
2001 102 102
2000 79 79
1999 90 90
1998 81 81
1997 92 92
1996 66 66
1995 58 58
1994 52 52
1993 45 45
1992 44 44
1991 41 41
1990 42 42
1989 46 46
1988 38 38
1987 36 36
1986 43 43
1985 48 48
1984 39 39
1983 38 38
1982 40 40
1981 43 43
1980 34 34
1979 31 31
1978 34 34
1977 29 29
1976 26 26
1975 17 17
1974 9 9
1973 19 19
1972 22 22
1971 9 9
1970 13 13
1969 12 12
1968 14 14
1967 15 15
1966 12 12
1965 11 11
1964 24 24
1963 11 11
1962 11 11
1961 10 10
1960 7 7
1959 10 10
1957 8 8
1953 5 5
1940 5 5
1938 5 5
1921 10 10
1920 6 6
1919 5 5

Top States for Eamon (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 14
25%
CA 9
16%
PA 6
11%
MD 6
11%
OR 6
11%
VA 5
9%
GA 5
9%
MA 5
9%