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Easton

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Easton comes from an English surname meaning “East Town” from “east” and “tun” (town).

History:
Easton is another example of a surname transferred for use as a first name.


Pronunciation: eest-on.

Alternates: Easten.

Famous Bearers:
Places:
Easton
Pennsylvania.


Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Easton

0.003 % surnamed Easton


Popularity of Easton:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1990: N/A
1995: 958th most popular.
1996: 863rd most popular.
1997: 785th most popular.
1998: 678th most popular.
1999: 663rd most popular.
2000: 584th most popular.
2001: 578th most popular.
2002: 550th most popular.
2003: 492nd most popular.

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