Eammon
Masculine Irish given name derived from "Éamonn" meaning "wealthy protector".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Eammon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eammon today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eammon births was 2006 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eammon. 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 Eammon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2006
6 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2006 SSA rank
#11,038
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Eammon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eammon from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eammon 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 Eammon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eammon
The name Eammon has its origins in the Irish language, tracing its roots back to the medieval Gaelic period. It is derived from the old Irish word "edmun," which means "wealthy protector" or "prosperous guardian." This name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Ireland during the 5th to 12th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eammon can be found in the Annals of Ulster, an ancient chronicle documenting events in medieval Ireland. The name is mentioned in reference to Eammon Mac Riaguil, a notable Irish scholar and abbot who lived in the 8th century.
Throughout history, the name Eammon has been borne by several influential figures. Eammon O'Doherty, born in 1585, was a prominent Irish chieftain and leader of the O'Doherty clan during the Nine Years' War against English rule in Ireland. Eammon de Valera, born in 1882 and died in 1975, was a renowned Irish patriot, statesman, and the third President of Ireland, serving from 1959 to 1973.
Another noteworthy figure was Eammon Ceannt, an Irish nationalist and one of the leaders of the Easter Rising against British rule in 1916. He was born in 1881 and executed by the British authorities for his role in the uprising. Eammon Andrews, born in 1922 and died in 1987, was a British television presenter and broadcaster, best known for hosting the popular game show "This Is Your Life."
In the realm of literature, Eammon Bulfin, born in 1892 and died in 1968, was an Irish short story writer and playwright, known for his works depicting the struggles and daily lives of the Irish working class.
The name Eammon has endured through the ages, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and historical significance, particularly within the Irish tradition. Its meaning as a "wealthy protector" or "prosperous guardian" has resonated with many individuals throughout history, making it a popular choice for parents seeking a name with deep roots and a strong cultural identity.
People
Eammon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eammon 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
Eammon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eammon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eammon 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Eammon a common name?
We classify Eammon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eammon most popular?
The single biggest year for Eammon was 2006, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eammon is about 24 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 Eammon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eammon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eammon 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 Eammon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eammon 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 Eammon 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 people are named Eammon?
Want to know how many Americans are named Eammon? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.