Declining since 2017, #1,644 for boys today.
Popularity of Eamon since 1919
Babies named Eamon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 16 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 127 |
| 1970s | 209 |
| 1980s | 405 |
| 1990s | 611 |
| 2000s | 1,182 |
| 2010s | 1,481 |
| 2020s | 674 |
Meaning & origin
Eamon, the Irish form of Edmund, saw its peak popularity in 2017 when it reached its highest rank in the United States. Since then, its usage has declined, as reflected in its falling trajectory from that year onward. In 2025, the name ranked 1644, with about 1 in 16,746 newborn boys being named Eamon. It is most frequently given in Massachusetts, New York, and Washington, states with strong Irish American communities. Despite the recent downturn, Eamon remains a recognizable yet uncommon choice, distinguished by its straightforward pronunciation and deep historical roots.
Eamon is the Irish form of the Old English name Edmund, derived from the elements ēad "wealth, fortune" and mund "protection". The name was borne by several early English saints and introduced to Ireland through Norman influence. It has remained a consistently used name in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora.
Where Eamon is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Eamon” around the world
Where Eamon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
11
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ed, Eddie
Variants: Eamonn, Éamonn
Sibling names for Eamon
Names that share Eamon's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Siobhan, Maeve, Bridget, Niamh, Aoife, Mairead, Bridgid, Caitrin, Inis, Maire, Morna, Arrietty, Ashling, Aymar, Chivon, Edana, Rotha, Stiorra
Brothers: Declan, Patrick, Sean, Kieran, Liam, Cormac, Niel, Alvan, Deaglan, Fergus, Finian, Gorman, Kean, Keiron, Lochlann, Ormond, Roran, Dagon, Kairon, Lorcan, Merik, Aedon, Areon, Finbar
