Eamon
Boy name · #1651 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Eamon? In official American birth records, Eamon has been tracked continuously since 1919, giving it 106 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 102 baby boys were named Eamon, placing it at #1651 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1271, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 17,647 boys born in 2025 was named Eamon.
Babies named Eamon per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 106-year story
Eamon first appears in the Social Security records in 1919, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 182 boys were named Eamon — good for #1080 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Eamon against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Eamon in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Eamon is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Eamon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Eamon is most common
State-level data for Eamon is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Eamon
Statistically, parents drawn to Eamon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Edson, Armon, Anson, Daemon, and Salomon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Eamon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 102 | #1644 |
| 2024 | 119 | #1503 |
| 2023 | 102 | #1668 |
| 2022 | 102 | #1678 |
| 2021 | 128 | #1424 |
| 2020 | 121 | #1423 |
| 2019 | 156 | #1218 |
| 2018 | 157 | #1199 |
| 2017 | 182 | #1078 |
| 2016 | 182 | #1080 |
| 2015 | 141 | #1271 |
| 2014 | 136 | #1300 |
| 2013 | 115 | #1433 |
| 2012 | 132 | #1304 |
| 2011 | 155 | #1155 |
| 2010 | 125 | #1358 |
| 2009 | 161 | #1138 |
| 2008 | 160 | #1137 |
| 2007 | 108 | #1477 |
| 2006 | 125 | #1316 |
| 2005 | 131 | #1209 |
| 2004 | 116 | #1287 |
| 2003 | 108 | #1296 |
| 2002 | 92 | #1414 |
| 2001 | 102 | #1287 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Eamon?
In official American birth records, the name Eamon first appeared in 1919 (over 106 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 106 years.
Is Eamon a popular boy name?
Eamon ranked #1651 among boys in 2025 with 102 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1271.
When was the name Eamon most popular?
Eamon peaked in 2016, when 182 American boys received the name (ranked #1080 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Eamon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 17,647 newborn American boys was named Eamon. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.