Eudon
A boy's name of Celtic origin with 10 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 10 babies have been named Eudon in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Eudon is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Eudon is a boy's baby name of Celtic origin, a variant of Edon or Eudon — from the Old Breton and Welsh naming tradition, possibly derived from a root meaning 'prosperity' or 'rich.' Eudon appears in Breton records as a medieval name with genuine Celtic provenance.
Rare and genuinely unusual, Eudon is a name with real historical depth hiding behind an unfamiliar surface — a Celtic discovery waiting to be made.
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Eudon first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1932. Its appearance in the 1930s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its Celtic classification suggests a path from celtic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Eudon has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1932.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | #3615 | — |
| 1930s | 5 | #3944 | — |
The Story of Eudon
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1932, Eudon is an elegant vintage name. Boys named Eudon are most likely born between 1932 and 1940.
How rare is Eudon?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Eudon is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1932, peaked in the 1930s with 5 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1932–1940)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 5 | #3615 |
| 1932 | 5 | #3944 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1932–1940