Eudon
A name of unknown origin or unknown meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Eudon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eudon today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eudon births was 1932 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eudon. 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
- • The typical person named Eudon is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Eudons were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eudon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1932
5 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1940 SSA rank
#3,615
Tracked since 1932
Popularity
Eudon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eudon from the 1930s through to the 1940s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 5 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
Eudon 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 Eudon 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 Eudon
The name Eudon is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "eudaimonia," which translates to "happiness" or "good spirit." The name was likely bestowed upon individuals in hopes of granting them a life filled with contentment and joy.
In ancient Greek texts, the name Eudon is mentioned in various philosophical and literary works, often associated with the pursuit of virtue and the attainment of a fulfilled existence. One notable example is found in Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, where the philosopher explores the concept of eudaimonia as the highest human good.
The earliest recorded bearer of the name Eudon was a Greek philosopher from the city of Miletus, who lived around 450 BCE. Although little is known about his life, his teachings on ethics and the nature of happiness were influential in shaping early Greek thought.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Eudon. In the 3rd century BCE, Eudon of Thessaly was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies and the calculation of planetary movements.
During the Byzantine era, Eudon of Constantinople (circa 610 CE) was a skilled architect and engineer, renowned for his innovative designs and construction techniques. He is credited with the restoration and fortification of several historic structures, including the Hagia Sophia and the city's defensive walls.
In the realm of literature, Eudon of Rhodes (circa 100 BCE) was a celebrated poet and playwright, renowned for his tragic works and lyrical compositions. His plays were performed throughout the Greek world and influenced subsequent generations of writers.
Another notable figure was Eudon of Sparta (circa 400 BCE), a skilled military strategist and commander. He played a crucial role in several battles during the Peloponnesian War, earning a reputation for his tactical brilliance and unwavering leadership.
While the name Eudon may have faded from common usage over time, its rich historical roots and associations with happiness, virtue, and intellectual pursuit continue to resonate, serving as a reminder of the enduring legacy of ancient Greek culture and its profound impact on Western civilization.
People
Eudon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eudon 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
Eudon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eudon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eudon 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 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Eudon a common name?
We classify Eudon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eudon most popular?
The single biggest year for Eudon was 1932, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eudon is about 76 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 Eudon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eudon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eudon 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 Eudon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eudon 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 Eudon 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 common is the name Eudon?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Eudon at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.