Enlightened or from the east
A modern variation of Easton, it likely derives from the Old English words for 'east' and 'town' or 'settlement'. It may also be interpreted as a variant of the name Eustace, meaning fruitful or stable. In contemporary usage, it is often chosen for its directional meaning and trendy phonetic ending.
Less common today
Easten isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,235 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
