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Easton

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Pronounced EE-stən /ˈi.stən/High

Meaning: From an English place-name — Old English east, 'east', plus tun, 'town, settlement' — 'the east town'; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Sleek and modern: Easton is the English 'east town' — fresh, strong, and cool. Mostly a boys' name; here for girls.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom an English place-name — Old English east, 'east', plus tun, 'town, settlement' — 'the east town'; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#4911 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 979

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519862024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Easton comes from an English place-name — Old English east, 'east', plus tun, 'town, settlement' — 'the east town'. A sleek, modern surname-name, predominantly for boys, increasingly for girls, here covered honestly.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, the-east-town at the root, and sleek.

Did you know? Easton means 'the east town' or 'eastern settlement' (Old English) — a popular modern surname-name, used increasingly for girls too.
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Easton — root etymology

Variations

EasonEastyn

Nicknames

East

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Easton mean?

Easton is English for 'the east town, eastern settlement'.

How do you pronounce Easton?

It's said EE-stən /ˈi.stən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Easton a boy or girl name?

Easton is mostly a boys' name; this page covers its growing use for girls.

How popular is Easton?

Easton is rare for girls in the U.S.

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