How Many People Are Named Easton?
Complete statistics for the name Easton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Easton means 'town by the east' and it's a rare name for boys. That's just 1 in 4,321 Americans who share it! Interestingly, most people named Easton are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 77,195 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: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Easton Through the Generations
Easton has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2016 with 5,703 births. Today, there are 76,377 people named Easton living in the US, with 76,053 under 30 years old. This indicates that Easton is predominantly a name for younger generations, with only 977 aged between 30 and 60, and 165 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Easton's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Easton
How Many People Have the Name Easton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,792 people in the United States currently share the name Easton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 33,849 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Easton a Common or Rare Name?
Easton is classified as 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 Easton Mean?
Easton means "town by the east" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Easton in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Easton Most Popular?
The name Easton reached peak popularity in 2016, with 5,703 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Easton?
Approximately 9,792 people named Easton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,792. That works out to roughly 1 in 33,849 Americans.
Is Easton a rare name?
Easton is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 33,849 Americans has this name.
What does the name Easton mean?
Easton means "town by the east" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Easton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Easton are male and 1% are female.
When was Easton most popular?
Easton peaked in 2016 with 5,703 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.