Eden Unisex

Popularity: #69 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EE-den //ˈiː.dən//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: 'delight'; English: 'paradise'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Eden has its roots in the Hebrew word "עֵדֶן" (Eden), which translates to "delight" or "pleasure." This term appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Genesis, where it refers to the Garden of Eden, a paradisiacal location described as the original home of Adam and Eve. The name entered the English language through the Latin "Eden" and the Greek "Eden," which were used in early translations of biblical texts, including the Septuagint and the Vulgate, during the first few centuries of the Common Era.

Historically, the Garden of Eden has been a significant symbol in Judeo-Christian traditions, representing innocence, paradise, and the ideal state of humanity before the Fall. The narrative of Eden has influenced various cultural and religious interpretations throughout the centuries, with the concept of paradise being a recurring theme in literature and art.

Notable references include John Milton's "Paradise Lost" in the 17th century, which explores the themes of temptation and loss associated with the Edenic narrative. The name Eden has also been associated with various saints and figures in Christian tradition, further embedding it within cultural and religious contexts.

Its symbolic resonance as a place of beauty and tranquility has contributed to its enduring appeal across different cultures. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Edie have emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and continued relevance in various linguistic contexts.

Overall, Eden's etymological roots and historical significance underscore its lasting impact in both religious and cultural spheres.

Famous people named Eden

In this section, you will find notable people named Eden. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Eden who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Eden who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Eden Hazard is a professional footballer best known for his time at Chelsea, Real Madrid, and the Belgium national team.

Eden Sher is an actress best known for her roles in The Middle and Star vs. the Forces of Evil.

Eden Riegel is an actress best known for her role in All My Children and for voicing characters in animated series.

Eden Espinosa is a singer and actress best known for her performances in Broadway musicals such as Wicked and Rent.

Fictional characters named Eden

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Eden is a fictional character from the video game series The Last of Us. They are a survivor navigating a post-apocalyptic world filled with infected and hostile humans.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Eden, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

EvelynElenaEllaEmiliaEleanorElysia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Eden. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AdelineAidenElenaLilaMiraZaraIslaNina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Eden was first seen in the United States in 1917.

Eden has ranked as high as #149 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Eden has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Eden is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Eden was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Eden.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 3,913 551 3,362
2024 3,799 663 3,136
2023 3,669 709 2,960
2022 3,184 787 2,397
2021 2,910 591 2,319
2020 2,635 596 2,039
2019 2,600 635 1,965
2018 2,514 597 1,917
2017 2,686 590 2,096
2016 2,659 569 2,090
2015 2,642 573 2,069
2014 2,588 450 2,138
2013 2,427 383 2,044
2012 2,286 349 1,937
2011 1,992 262 1,730
2010 1,947 222 1,725
2009 1,802 231 1,571
2008 1,716 233 1,483
2007 1,552 186 1,366
2006 1,200 171 1,029
2005 1,136 135 1,001
2004 1,081 140 941
2003 1,016 112 904
2002 916 93 823
2001 815 76 739
2000 573 68 505
1999 556 62 494
1998 487 52 435
1997 396 45 351
1996 398 43 355
1995 373 48 325
1994 336 35 301
1993 358 39 319
1992 352 42 310
1991 325 36 289
1990 337 32 305
1989 331 28 303
1988 303 23 280
1987 222 22 200
1986 183 19 164
1985 135 30 105
1984 80 28 52
1983 72 16 56
1982 93 24 69
1981 89 16 73
1980 74 14 60
1979 78 23 55
1978 72 13 59
1977 79 12 67
1976 87 11 76
1975 77 14 63
1974 79 10 69
1973 65 11 54
1972 70 13 57
1971 93 6 87
1970 96 8 88
1969 88 16 72
1968 86 11 75
1967 48 7 41
1966 67 12 55
1965 47 9 38
1964 53 9 44
1963 42 13 29
1962 34 10 24
1961 57 10 47
1960 34 9 25
1959 34 7 27
1958 31 8 23
1957 30 9 21
1956 29 7 22
1955 26 6 20
1954 14 0 14
1952 5 0 5
1951 7 0 7
1950 6 0 6
1949 7 7 0
1947 17 7 10
1946 12 0 12
1945 15 10 5
1944 5 5 0
1943 13 8 5
1942 7 7 0
1934 5 5 0
1924 9 9 0
1921 6 6 0
1920 5 5 0
1917 7 7 0

Top States for Eden (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 416
11%
CA 362
10%
FL 205
5%
NC 145
4%
NY 143
4%
OH 142
4%
GA 138
4%
IL 123
3%
PA 123
3%
TN 119
3%
MI 105
3%
IN 103
3%
WA 97
3%
CO 90
2%
VA 83
2%
WI 78
2%
MN 78
2%
MO 75
2%
AL 74
2%
AR 74
2%
AZ 73
2%
NJ 66
2%
LA 66
2%
KY 63
2%
KS 60
2%
UT 60
2%
SC 55
1%
MD 54
1%
OK 53
1%
OR 45
1%
IA 40
1%
MA 40
1%
MS 30
1%
NE 30
1%
ID 29
1%
WV 26
1%
CT 25
1%
NV 21
1%
SD 17
0%
ND 16
0%
ME 15
0%
MT 15
0%
NM 15
0%
NH 9
0%
HI 8
0%
DC 7
0%
RI 7
0%
VT 5
0%
WY 5
0%