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Easton

♂ Boy

Pronounced EES-tun /ˈiːs.tən/High

Meaning: Eastern settlement; from Old English east (east) + tun (settlement, town)High

In 30 seconds: An Old English directional place name meaning 'eastern settlement,' Easton has the same rugged American countryside appeal as Weston and Colton and has been climbing U.S. charts rapidly.
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Origin HighOld English
MeaningEastern settlement; from Old English east (east) + tun (settlement, town)
U.S. rank (2025)#110 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births3,198 boys (0.19% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 79,414

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619072025

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 is an Old English topographic place name and surname composed of east and tun (settlement or farm). Numerous English and American villages bear this name.

As a given name Easton began rising in the United States in the 2000s, now ranking in the top 100 boys' names as part of the -ton surname naming trend.

Did you know? Easton, Pennsylvania, was founded in 1752 and sits at the confluence of the Lehigh and Delaware Rivers — one of many American towns carrying this Old English place name.

Variations

EastenEastyn

Nicknames

East

Famous Bearers

  • ★Sheena Easton (1959-)
    Scottish singer

If you like Easton…

Weston— directional counterpart (-ton name) with the same rugged feel
Colton— Old English -ton name with the same American frontier character
Jaxon— shares Easton's Old English roots
Landon— echoes that soft -on sound
Hudson— lands in the same popularity range

Frequently Asked

What does the name Easton mean?

Easton is an Old English place name meaning 'eastern settlement,' from east and tun (farm or town).

How do you pronounce Easton?

It is said EES-tun /ˈiːs.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Easton a boy or girl name?

Easton is used almost exclusively as a boy's name.

How popular is Easton?

Easton has been climbing the U.S. charts and now ranks in the top 250 boys' names.

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