Easton
How to say it: EE-stun · /ˈistən/
From an Old English surname and place name meaning 'east settlement' or 'east town'.
Easton was the 119th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 3,198 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 38% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #180 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #119 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 3,198 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,016 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −38% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #180 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Easton rose to a high in the 2010s and remains close to that high now. A slight slip seems likely soon.
What goes with it
Crisp at the edges with breathy sounds, Easton feels sturdy and modern in two syllables. Hudson and Brooks share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Easton is about 1 in 43.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
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