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Eaton
OriginEnglish
Meaning"riverside"
About Eaton
Eaton's similarity to Eton gives it an upscale Old School feel, though in the U.S. a name that sound like eatin' could have teasin' potential. Eaton could also sound like the much-more-familiar Ethan with a tough-guy accent.
As of October 2026, Eaton ranked #12731 in US births in 2023 SSA, peaked at #3837 in 1926.
Editor's take: The name Eaton is a boy's name of English origin meaning "riverside".
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Eaton on lists
Eaton in pop culture
- Tobias "Four" Eaton
character in the "Divergent Trilogy"
- Eaton Affair
scandal that lead to U.S. President Andrew Jackson disassembling his cabinet
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