Eason
Every Eason since 1918 — 2,849 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eason
Eason is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,540 in 2025 with 112 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 2,849 American babies have been named Eason. Its peak came in 2016, when 238 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Eason stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eason year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 112 | #1,540 |
| 2024 | 112 | #1,556 |
| 2023 | 112 | #1,560 |
| 2022 | 159 | #1,237 |
| 2021 | 139 | #1,335 |
| 2020 | 172 | #1,134 |
| 2019 | 203 | #1,024 |
| 2018 | 186 | #1,070 |
| 2017 | 224 | #935 |
| 2016 | 238 | #906 |
| 2015 | 176 | #1,100 |
| 2014 | 172 | #1,112 |
| 2013 | 126 | #1,347 |
| 2012 | 127 | #1,338 |
| 2011 | 88 | #1,690 |
| 2010 | 55 | #2,335 |
| 2009 | 74 | #1,927 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2,214 |
| 2007 | 59 | #2,244 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3,404 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,846 |
| 2004 | 27 | #3,481 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,157 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,492 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,172 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,455 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,504 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,311 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1925 | 5 | #4,383 |
| 1920 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Eason
- Eason Chan Actor · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eason in 2025?
Eason ranked #1,540 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 112 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eason?
2,849 babies have been named Eason in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eason most popular?
Eason peaked in 2016, when 238 newborns received the name.
Is Eason a boy or girl name?
Eason is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eason rising or falling?
Eason is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Eason?
Well-known people named Eason include Eason Chan (actor).