Easton Boy

Popularity: #110 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EES-ton //ˈiːstən//

Origin: English; Old English

Meaning: English: 'east town'; Old English: 'from the east town'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Easton has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements "ēast," meaning "east," and "tūn," meaning "town" or "settlement." This etymological combination suggests a geographical origin, likely referring to a settlement located to the east of a particular point of reference. The name entered the English lexicon during the early medieval period, reflecting the Anglo-Saxon practice of naming places and people based on their geographical surroundings.

As the Old English language evolved into Middle English, the name maintained its form and meaning, eventually becoming a surname before being adopted as a given name in later centuries. Historically, the name Easton can be traced back to various locations in England, particularly in the counties of Kent and Suffolk, where places named Easton were documented as early as the 11th century.

The name gained further prominence through its association with notable figures and families throughout English history. For instance, the Easton family was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, which provides a comprehensive survey of England after the Norman Conquest.

Additionally, the name has been linked to various localities and landmarks, reinforcing its geographical significance. Culturally, Easton embodies themes of direction and settlement, symbolizing stability and rootedness.

The name has been used in literature and historical texts, often evoking imagery of the east, which has traditionally been associated with new beginnings and enlightenment in various cultures. Although diminutive forms such as "East" may appear in informal contexts, the full name has retained its formal stature.

Overall, Easton reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic heritage and historical significance, rooted in the landscape of England.

Famous people named Easton

In this section, you will find notable people named Easton. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Easton who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Easton Corbin is a country music singer best known for his songs A Little More Country Than That, Roll With It, and Lovin' You Is Fun.

Easton Stick is a professional American football quarterback best known for playing with the Los Angeles Chargers and North Dakota State University.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Easton was first seen in the United States in 1907.

Easton has ranked as high as #103 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Tennessee, and Michigan.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Easton 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 Easton 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 Easton.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 3,218 3,198 20
2024 3,377 3,349 28
2023 3,677 3,647 30
2022 4,205 4,161 44
2021 4,678 4,625 53
2020 4,695 4,654 41
2019 4,949 4,897 52
2018 5,514 5,463 51
2017 5,571 5,520 51
2016 5,704 5,643 61
2015 5,302 5,230 72
2014 5,054 4,988 66
2013 4,704 4,649 55
2012 3,995 3,943 52
2011 3,805 3,762 43
2010 2,747 2,710 37
2009 1,389 1,369 20
2008 1,135 1,105 30
2007 918 904 14
2006 858 844 14
2005 753 735 18
2004 639 619 20
2003 513 504 9
2002 426 413 13
2001 363 355 8
2000 356 344 12
1999 281 269 12
1998 267 254 13
1997 206 194 12
1996 183 168 15
1995 153 144 9
1994 127 120 7
1993 91 85 6
1992 59 59 0
1991 61 54 7
1990 59 59 0
1989 45 45 0
1988 25 25 0
1987 22 22 0
1986 38 32 6
1985 20 20 0
1984 27 27 0
1983 18 18 0
1982 10 10 0
1981 9 9 0
1978 5 5 0
1977 7 7 0
1975 6 6 0
1973 7 7 0
1966 5 5 0
1964 6 6 0
1963 7 7 0
1955 6 6 0
1948 7 7 0
1947 5 5 0
1944 5 5 0
1941 5 5 0
1940 5 5 0
1936 5 5 0
1935 7 7 0
1934 5 5 0
1932 6 6 0
1931 8 8 0
1930 5 5 0
1924 7 7 0
1923 7 7 0
1922 8 8 0
1921 6 6 0
1920 9 9 0
1919 8 8 0
1917 5 5 0
1916 10 10 0
1915 6 6 0
1914 7 7 0
1912 5 5 0
1907 5 5 0

Top States for Easton (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
TX 313
9%
CA 194
6%
FL 186
6%
NC 148
4%
TN 142
4%
OH 142
4%
GA 126
4%
PA 118
4%
IN 103
3%
MO 102
3%
MI 97
3%
IL 89
3%
VA 87
3%
NY 85
3%
KY 85
3%
AZ 84
3%
WA 83
2%
LA 81
2%
AL 76
2%
WI 75
2%
MN 68
2%
SC 67
2%
CO 56
2%
OK 55
2%
IA 53
2%
KS 51
2%
UT 46
1%
MS 46
1%
MD 45
1%
MA 43
1%
AR 42
1%
NJ 36
1%
OR 36
1%
WV 33
1%
ID 30
1%
NE 30
1%
ND 27
1%
SD 27
1%
NV 21
1%
ME 19
1%
MT 15
0%
NH 15
0%
CT 14
0%
VT 8
0%
RI 8
0%
NM 8
0%
DE 8
0%
AK 5
0%