How Many People Are Named Eon?
Complete statistics for the name Eon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Eon is a strikingly rare name that evokes the vastness of time itself, drawn from the Greek word for an age or long period. There are roughly 392 people living in the US with this name today, meaning about 1 in 842,738 Americans share it. It's clearly on the rise, hitting a peak of 21 births in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 traditionally represents deep introspection, spiritual awareness, and a quest for truth. It's associated with analytical thinkers who seek knowledge and understanding beyond the surface.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 404 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Eon Through the Generations
Looking at Eon through the generations, it's clear this is a genuinely modern name with almost no historical footprint before the 1990s. Of the 392 people estimated to be living with this name in the US today, a striking 264 are under 30 years old, while 140 fall in the 30-to-60 range. Nobody over 60 carries this name, which tells you it didn't exist in American naming culture before the mid-1960s at the earliest. The average age of someone named Eon is just 23, reinforcing how fresh this choice really is. With 65% of bearers under 30, parents are clearly warming up to it in recent years, and 2024 marked its biggest year yet with 21 births recorded. Globally, about 2,840 people carry the name, placing it at world rank 136,652. Outside the US, you'll find it most commonly in Guyana. That rising trajectory suggests we haven't seen Eon's peak popularity yet, and it could continue climbing as parents search for short, powerful names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Eon's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Eon
How Many People Have the Name Eon?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 112 people in the United States currently share the name Eon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,959,369 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Eon a Common or Rare Name?
Eon 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 Eon Mean?
Eon means "Age or long era" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Eon in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Eon Most Popular?
The name Eon reached peak popularity in 2024, with 21 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 Eon?
Approximately 112 people named Eon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 112. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,959,369 Americans.
Is Eon a rare name?
Eon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,959,369 Americans has this name.
What does the name Eon mean?
Eon means "Age or long era" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Eon more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Eon are male and 0% are female.
When was Eon most popular?
Eon peaked in 2024 with 21 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.