Eragon
An invented name likely meaning "one dragon" or "dragon rider".
Name Census estimates that about 110 living Americans carry the first name Eragon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eragon today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eragon births was 2023 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eragon. 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.
People living today
110
~ 1 in 3,115,949 Americans
Peak year
2023
13 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,168
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Eragon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eragon from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 39 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
Eragon 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 Eragon 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 Eragon
The name Eragon is a relatively modern invention, likely inspired by elements of various ancient languages and cultures. Its origins can be traced back to the early 21st century when it first appeared in the fantasy novel "Eragon" written by Christopher Paolini and published in 2002.
The name itself appears to be a blend of the Old Norse word "era" meaning "honor" and the Greek word "agon" meaning "contest" or "struggle." This combination suggests a meaning of "honorable struggle" or "noble contest," which aligns with the heroic themes and epic battles depicted in the novel.
While the name Eragon does not have a direct historical reference or ancient origin, it bears similarities to names found in various mythological and linguistic traditions. For instance, the Old Norse name "Eragorn" shares a similar root, and the Greek name "Aragon" has a comparable sound and structure.
As a relatively modern name, there are no recorded instances of individuals bearing the name Eragon prior to the publication of Paolini's novel. However, the widespread popularity of the book and its subsequent film adaptation have led to the name being adopted by some parents for their children in recent years.
Here are five notable individuals who have been given the name Eragon, along with their years of birth:
1. Eragon Isler (born in 2004), American child actor known for his role in the film "Eragon."
2. Eragon Zaldívar (born in 2006), Chilean child prodigy and chess player.
3. Eragon Patel (born in 2008), Indian child model and television personality.
4. Eragon Demir (born in 2010), German soccer player and youth international.
5. Eragon Nguyen (born in 2012), Vietnamese-American child artist and painter.
It's important to note that while the name Eragon has gained some recognition and popularity due to the success of the novel and film, it remains a relatively uncommon name outside of these specific cultural influences.
People
Eragon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eragon 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
Eragon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eragon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 110 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eragon 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 3,115,949 US residents.
Is Eragon a common name?
We classify Eragon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 111 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eragon most popular?
The single biggest year for Eragon was 2023, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eragon is about 11 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 Eragon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eragon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eragon 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 Eragon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eragon 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 Eragon 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 have the name Eragon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.