Eston Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Eston is of Old English origin, meaning 'east settlement'. The name evolved from the Old English 'Estun' to its current form. It reflects a geographical trait and does not have biblical relevance. Its usage has increased since the 19th century, with variants like Easton being more common. Overall, Eston conveys uniqueness and a connection to the past.
The name Eston is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Eston has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Eston' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1211th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1542nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2278th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3806th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4575th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4616th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5133rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Eston' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Eston"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛstən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Eston is derived from the Old English elements 'east' meaning 'east' and 'tun' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement', indicating a settlement located in the east.
Meaning
east settlement
Language Evolution
Estun, Eston
Historical Usage
The name Eston gained popularity as a given name during the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Eston, Easton
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Eston is perceived as a unique name that conveys a sense of heritage and connection to nature, although it is not widely used.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Eston"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Eston"
"Eston" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1211th of 7545 | 556 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1542nd of 6773 | 376 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2278th of 7552 | 242 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3806th of 10718 | 118 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4575th of 16616 | 164 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4616th of 24088 | 292 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5133rd of 23106 | 220 |
Regional Popularity of "Eston" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
43.79% 1036th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
68.25% 1606th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
74.55% 2127th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Eston" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Eston"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Eston" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.