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Easton
BoyEnglish, Old English· “east town”
- Meaning
- east town
- Origin
- English, Old English
- Pronunciation
- EES-tuhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #110
- US babies 2025
- 3,198
- Best rank
- #66 (2016)
- Peak year
- 2016
Meaning and origin of Easton
Easton is an English and Old English name that means “east town”.
Easton comes from an English surname and place name meaning east town, from Old English east and tun, settlement. Many villages in England bear the name, and several towns in the United States do as well, including Easton in Pennsylvania. As a first name it is a modern American choice, part of the fashion for two-syllable surname names ending in -ton. It feels fresh, outdoorsy and easygoing, and it can suggest sunrise because of its link to the east. The name needs no nickname, though some families use East.
Popularity over time
Easton first appears in US Social Security records in 1907. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 31 different years, starting in 1995. Its best national rank was #66 in 2016, the same year it reached its highest count of 5,643 babies. In 2025, 3,198 babies were named Easton, and it ranked #110 nationally. That is 39% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,021 in 1920, #581 in 2000, #145 in 2010, and #110 in 2025. Of the 79,440 US boys named Easton since records began, 59% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 23,634 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Nolan, Jaxson, Greyson, Bryson, and Josiah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Easton ranked highest in West Virginia, Vermont, and Kentucky.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | #21 | 46 |
| Vermont | #27 | 12 |
| Kentucky | #36 | 99 |
| Maine | #42 | 24 |
| Mississippi | #54 | 40 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Easton over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Easton is usually pronounced EES-tuhn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with E and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Easton
A few middle names that flow with Easton: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Easton
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Easton mean?
Easton is an English and Old English name that means “east town”.
What is the origin of the name Easton?
Easton has English and Old English roots. Easton comes from an English surname and place name meaning east town, from Old English east and tun, settlement.
Is Easton a popular name?
Yes. Easton ranked #110 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Easton a boy or girl name?
Easton is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Easton over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Easton?
Easton is usually pronounced EES-tuhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings