Declining since 2014, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Eston since 1886
Babies named Eston per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eston's real moment was 1900.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 49 |
| 1910s | 242 |
| 1920s | 328 |
| 1930s | 207 |
| 1940s | 178 |
| 1950s | 119 |
| 1960s | 109 |
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 102 |
| 1990s | 107 |
| 2000s | 197 |
| 2010s | 210 |
| 2020s | 87 |
Meaning & origin
Eston is a rare given name that has never achieved widespread popularity. First recorded in 1886, it saw its peak usage in 1900, but has since declined significantly. As of 2025, the name ranks 6803, with an incidence of roughly 1 in 142,340 newborns, and has been on a falling trajectory since 2014. The name is most likely derived from an English surname of locative origin, meaning 'east settlement'. Despite its infrequent use, Eston carries a straightforward, surname-style appeal that fits with modern trends favoring traditional but uncommon names. It has no strong ties to any particular region or cultural group, and its top states are not documented, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency use across the country.
Eston appears to be a transferred use of the English surname Eston, which originated as a locative name from various places called Eston in England. These place names are typically composed of the Old English elements 'east' (east) and 'tun' (enclosure, settlement), thus meaning 'east settlement'. The name has seen occasional use as a given name since the late 19th century, but has never been common.
Sibling names for Eston
Names that share Eston's style, for a brother or sister.
