Eamon
Boy name · #1651 in 2025 · Uniqueness 74/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Eamon in class?
Eamon scores 74 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. 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
Geography matters for names, and Eamon is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Eamons were NY (17), CA (8), MA (7), IL (6), WA (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 74/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.