Boy · #3,642 in 2026

Eastman

Name: Popularity of the name Eastman in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Eastman, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,642

Peak Rank

#2,273 (1913)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

1933

Last Year

1913

Peak Year

#2273

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Eastman

Eastman first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1913, when 7 Eastmans were born — ranking #2,273 that year. As of 2026, Eastman ranks #3,642 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Eastmans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Eastman

Phonetically similar names — useful when Eastman is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ostman
Easton
Eatmon
Eatman
Eastham
Austin
Aston
Postman
Osman
Auston
Usman
Astma

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eastman

What does the name Eastman mean?

Eastman is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Eastman in 2026?

In 2026, Eastman ranks #3,642 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Eastman most popular?

Eastman reached its peak popularity in 1913, ranking #2,273 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Eastman a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Eastman is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Eastman?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eastman include Evie, Birch, Eilert. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eastman

Eastman is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Eastman's peak popularity came in 1913 when it ranked #2,273. Use the chart and map above to compare Eastman's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.