Eden Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationEE-den / /ˈiː.dən/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: delight; English: paradise
Historical & Cultural Background
Eden is derived from the Hebrew word 'eden', meaning 'delight' or 'pleasure'. In the Bible, the Garden of Eden is described as a paradise where the first humans lived. The name has been used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly associated with girls in contemporary usage. Its popularity has fluctuated over the years, influenced by cultural references and biblical significance.
Trend Summary
Eden has seen a rise in popularity for boys in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Eadon
- Edden
International Variants
- Eden (English)
- Eden (Hebrew)
Famous people named Eden
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eden was first seen in the United States in 1917. Eden has ranked as high as #709 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Eden has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Eden (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 130 | |
| TX | 113 | |
| FL | 38 | |
| NY | 33 | |
| GA | 24 | |
| IL | 23 | |
| AZ | 23 | |
| MI | 18 | |
| WA | 16 | |
| OH | 14 | |
| VA | 12 | |
| NC | 12 | |
| KS | 12 | |
| MA | 11 | |
| PA | 11 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 24 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 28 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1990 | 32 |
| 1991 | 36 |
| 1992 | 42 |
| 1993 | 39 |
| 1994 | 35 |
| 1995 | 48 |
| 1996 | 43 |
| 1997 | 45 |
| 1998 | 52 |
| 1999 | 62 |
| 2000 | 68 |
| 2001 | 76 |
| 2002 | 93 |
| 2003 | 112 |
| 2004 | 140 |
| 2005 | 135 |
| 2006 | 170 |
| 2007 | 186 |
| 2008 | 233 |
| 2009 | 231 |
| 2010 | 222 |
| 2011 | 262 |
| 2012 | 349 |
| 2013 | 383 |
| 2014 | 450 |
| 2015 | 573 |
| 2016 | 569 |
| 2017 | 590 |
| 2018 | 597 |
| 2019 | 635 |
| 2020 | 596 |
| 2021 | 591 |
| 2022 | 786 |
| 2023 | 708 |
| 2024 | 659 |