Holding steady, #3,240 for boys today.
Popularity of Eamonn since 1958
Babies named Eamonn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 34 |
| 1970s | 69 |
| 1980s | 201 |
| 1990s | 244 |
| 2000s | 326 |
| 2010s | 312 |
| 2020s | 149 |
Meaning & origin
Eamonn, the Irish form of Edmund, has been in use in the United States since at least 1958, when it first appeared in Social Security records. Its peak came in 2007 at rank 3240, and it has remained relatively stable since. The name is about 1 in every 47447 male births as of 2025, making it a rare but recognizable choice. Top states for Eamonn include New York, reflecting its Irish-American heritage. Eamonn carries a strong cultural link to Ireland and its history, but remains uncommon enough to feel distinctive outside of Irish communities.
Eamonn is the Irish Gaelic form of Edmund, which derives from Old English elements ead (wealth, fortune) and mund (protection). The name was borne by several early Irish saints and has been in consistent use in Ireland. It is the name of Eamon de Valera, a central figure in Irish politics and president of Ireland.
Where Eamonn is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Eamonn” around the world
Where Eamonn lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ed, Ned
Sibling names for Eamonn
Names that share Eamonn's style, for a brother or sister.
