Eastern settlement or island of the east
Eastan is a rare variant of Easton, derived from the Old English elements 'east' and 'tun', meaning an enclosure or settlement. It may also be linked to the name Easton meaning 'island of the east'. As a modern spelling variation, it offers a unique twist on a popular directional surname.
Less common today
Eastan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,055 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
