How Many People Are Named Eamonn?

Complete statistics for the name Eamonn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Eamonn
Very Rare
Irish

Eamonn, an Irish name meaning 'protector', is very rare in the US, with only 1,263 people bearing it, making up just 1 in 261,180 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 64%, are under 30, showing it's a name for the younger generation.

~1,263
Living in US
1 in 261,180
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Protector
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Protective Strong
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to have a natural talent for leadership and financial management.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

20,955
Worldwide Bearers
#36,529
Global Rank
🇮🇪 Ireland
11,838
🇬🇧 England
3,719
🇬🇧 Northern Ireland
1,972
🇺🇸 United States
1,086
🇦🇺 Australia
727
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
408
🇬🇧 Scotland
296
🇨🇦 Canada
295
🇪🇬 Egypt
87
🇬🇧 Wales
86

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,263 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
840
Would be under 30 (64%)
436
Would be 30–60 (33%)
28
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 1,304 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Eamonn Through the Generations

Eamonn saw its peak popularity in 2007 with 46 births, but since then, it's been on a slow decline. Today, there are 1,263 people named Eamonn living in the US, with most under 30 years old. This age distribution suggests it's a relatively modern choice, favored by parents in recent decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 127
Massachusetts 33
California 23
Pennsylvania 16
Illinois 5

⭐ Famous People Named Eamonn

Eamonn or Eamon, is a masculine Irish given name. It is an Irish form of the English Edmund, or Edward, which are derived from Old English names containing the elements ēad, mund ("protector") and ward (guard).…

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✨ Similar Names to Eamonn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Eamonn's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Eamonn

How Many People Have the Name Eamonn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,263 people in the United States currently share the name Eamonn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 261,180 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Eamonn a Common or Rare Name?

Eamonn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Eamonn Mean?

Eamonn means "protector" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Eamonn in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Eamonn Most Popular?

The name Eamonn reached peak popularity in 2007, with 46 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Eamonn?

Approximately 1,263 people named Eamonn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,304. That works out to roughly 1 in 261,180 Americans.

Is Eamonn a rare name?

Eamonn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 261,180 Americans has this name.

What does the name Eamonn mean?

Eamonn means "protector" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Eamonn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Eamonn are male and 0% are female.

When was Eamonn most popular?

Eamonn peaked in 2007 with 46 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,263
All-Time Births1,304
1 in X1 in 261,180
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year2007
World Rank#36,529
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.