Eakin is an English surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Sue Eakin (1918–2009), American professor
Cody Eakin, Canadian ice-hockey player
Bruce Eakin, Canadian ice-hockey player
Douglas Holtz-Eakin, American economist
Robert Eakin (1848–1917), American judge
Michael Eakin, American judge
Kevin Eakin, American football quarterback
Chris Eakin, British newsreader
William Eakin (1828–1918), Canadian politician
Kay Eakin (1917–1993), American football player
