Easton
Easton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
East town or eastern settlement.
Origin and history
Easton originated as an English place name and habitational surname meaning east town or settlement. It transitioned into a popular given name in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Today, it ranks among the top 100 choices for American boys, valued for its modern, surname-as-given-name appeal.
Popularity in the United States
79,440 babies in the United States have been named Easton since 1880. It ranks #368 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #89.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.9 %)
- CA (5.2 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
- OH (4 %)
- TN (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 41 |
| 1920-1930 | 37 |
| 1930-1940 | 36 |
| 1940-1950 | 27 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 25 |
| 1980-1990 | 208 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,406 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,192 |
| 2010-2019 | 46,805 |
| 2020-2029 | 23,634 |
Famous people named Easton
- Easton Corbin: Singer, Musician
- Easton Stick: Athlete, Football Player
Fun facts
- Originally denoted someone living in or near an eastern settlement or farmstead in medieval England.
- Easton entered the top 100 U.S. boys' names in the 2010s, reflecting a strong trend toward surname given names.