Eadon
An English diminutive form of the masculine given name Edward.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Eadon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eadon today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eadon births was 2008 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eadon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eadon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2008
6 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#11,471
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Eadon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Eadon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eadon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Eadon
The given name Eadon finds its origins in the Old English language, with its roots dating back to the Anglo-Saxon era of the 5th to 11th centuries CE. This name is derived from the Old English words "ead," meaning prosperity or fortune, and "dun," referring to a hill or a fortified place. Therefore, the name Eadon can be interpreted as "prosperous hill" or "fortunate fortress."
As an Old English name, Eadon was primarily prevalent among the Anglo-Saxon populations of what is now England, particularly in the regions where Old English dialects were spoken. While the name itself does not appear to be directly mentioned in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, it reflects the cultural and linguistic influences of the Anglo-Saxon era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eadon can be traced back to Eadon of Cawthorne, a prominent landowner and nobleman who lived in the 11th century in the Yorkshire region of England. His legacy is preserved in the historical records of the time, as well as in the name of the village of Cawthorne, which was part of his landholdings.
In the 12th century, Eadon de Bayldon was a notable figure who held lands in the West Riding of Yorkshire. His name appears in various historical documents and records related to land ownership and legal proceedings of that period.
Moving forward to the 14th century, Eadon de Sutton was a respected clergyman and ecclesiastical figure who served as the Rector of Sutton-on-the-Forest in Yorkshire. His contributions to the local church and community are documented in historical accounts.
In the 16th century, Eadon Windebank was a notable English diplomat and political figure who served under King Charles I. He played a significant role in the negotiations between the Crown and Parliament during the turbulent years leading up to the English Civil War.
Lastly, in the 18th century, Eadon Bramley was a renowned English artist and portraitist. His works, which captured the likenesses of prominent individuals of the time, are preserved in various art collections and galleries across England.
These examples showcase the historical presence and significance of the given name Eadon, which has its roots in the Old English language and has been borne by notable individuals throughout different eras of English history.
People
Eadon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eadon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eadon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eadon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eadon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Eadon a common name?
We classify Eadon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eadon most popular?
The single biggest year for Eadon was 2008, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eadon is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eadon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eadon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eadon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Eadon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eadon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eadon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Eadon?
See how many people share the name Eadon on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.