Eason
Boy name · #1541 in 2025 · Uniqueness 79/100
Eason ranks #1541 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 112 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1100, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 16,071 boys born in 2025 was named Eason.
Babies named Eason per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 107-year story
Eason first appears in the Social Security records in 1918, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 238 boys were named Eason — good for #904 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 Eason against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Eason in class?
Eason scores 79 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 Eason will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Eason is most common
Geography matters for names, and Eason is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Easons were CA (30), NY (14), GA (8), TX (8), TN (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 Eason
Statistically, parents drawn to Eason tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Ellison, Edison, Maison, Jenson, and Anson.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Eason | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 112 | #1539 |
| 2024 | 112 | #1556 |
| 2023 | 112 | #1558 |
| 2022 | 159 | #1237 |
| 2021 | 139 | #1334 |
| 2020 | 172 | #1134 |
| 2019 | 203 | #1023 |
| 2018 | 186 | #1070 |
| 2017 | 224 | #934 |
| 2016 | 238 | #904 |
| 2015 | 176 | #1100 |
| 2014 | 172 | #1110 |
| 2013 | 126 | #1345 |
| 2012 | 127 | #1336 |
| 2011 | 88 | #1687 |
| 2010 | 55 | #2324 |
| 2009 | 74 | #1925 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2207 |
| 2007 | 59 | #2235 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3384 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3815 |
| 2004 | 27 | #3456 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4114 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5395 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4121 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Eason a popular boy name?
Eason ranked #1541 among boys in 2025 with 112 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1100.
When was the name Eason most popular?
Eason peaked in 2016, when 238 American boys received the name (ranked #904 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Eason?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 16,071 newborn American boys was named Eason. It scores 79/100 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.