Edna Girl

Popularity: #876 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ED-nuh /ˈɛd.nə/

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: 'delight'; English: 'prosperous'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Edna has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the word 'ednah,' which means 'delight' or 'pleasure.' This name appears in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Nehemiah, where Edna is mentioned as the father of a Levite. The transition of the name into English occurred through the Latin 'Edna,' which was adopted from the Hebrew during the early translations of biblical texts.

The name was further popularized in the English-speaking world through various literary and religious contexts, notably during the Renaissance when interest in biblical names surged. In the 19th century, Edna gained additional prominence through literature, particularly with the publication of "Edna, the Daughter of the Sun" in 1891, which contributed to its cultural resonance.

The name also appears in notable works such as Kate Chopin's "The Awakening" (1899), where the protagonist is named Edna Pontellier. This literary association helped solidify the name's place in American culture, reflecting themes of individuality and self-discovery.

Culturally, Edna has been associated with qualities of joy and happiness, aligning with its etymological meaning. The name has also been linked to various saints and figures throughout history, enhancing its significance in Christian traditions.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Edie have emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and enduring appeal across generations. Overall, Edna embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic heritage, historical milestones, and cultural significance that has contributed to its lasting presence.

Famous people named Edna

In this section, you will find notable people named Edna. 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 Edna who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Edna Ferber is an author best known for Show Boat, Giant, and So Big.

Edna St. Vincent Millay is a poet best known for Renascence, The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver, and Aria da Capo.

Edna Mode is a fictional character best known as the fashion designer in The Incredibles and Incredibles 2.

Fictional characters named Edna

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Edna Mode is a fictional character from the animated film The Incredibles. She is a fashion designer who creates super suits for superheroes, known for her no-nonsense attitude and iconic style.

Sibling suggestions

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

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Edna. 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.

EdieEdenElsieElizaEttaEvelynEleanorElda

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Edna was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Edna has ranked as high as #44 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, North Carolina, and Kentucky.

In the past 5 years the name Edna has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Edna 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 Edna 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 Edna.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 72 0 72
2024 95 0 95
2023 103 0 103
2022 90 0 90
2021 91 0 91
2020 88 0 88
2019 82 0 82
2018 122 0 122
2017 75 0 75
2016 84 0 84
2015 81 0 81
2014 92 0 92
2013 97 0 97
2012 95 0 95
2011 100 0 100
2010 102 0 102
2009 104 0 104
2008 113 0 113
2007 136 0 136
2006 108 0 108
2005 131 0 131
2004 139 0 139
2003 130 0 130
2002 126 0 126
2001 149 0 149
2000 126 0 126
1999 116 0 116
1998 132 0 132
1997 138 0 138
1996 137 0 137
1995 131 0 131
1994 149 0 149
1993 171 0 171
1992 184 0 184
1991 212 0 212
1990 206 0 206
1989 236 0 236
1988 151 0 151
1987 192 0 192
1986 175 0 175
1985 203 0 203
1984 207 0 207
1983 229 0 229
1982 217 0 217
1981 270 0 270
1980 284 0 284
1979 289 0 289
1978 271 0 271
1977 311 0 311
1976 277 0 277
1975 313 0 313
1974 320 5 315
1973 341 0 341
1972 402 0 402
1971 444 0 444
1970 448 0 448
1969 456 0 456
1968 499 0 499
1967 581 0 581
1966 680 0 680
1965 716 5 711
1964 790 0 790
1963 859 7 852
1962 981 0 981
1961 1,050 7 1,043
1960 1,105 0 1,105
1959 1,181 0 1,181
1958 1,236 9 1,227
1957 1,240 0 1,240
1956 1,550 0 1,550
1955 1,533 9 1,524
1954 1,679 0 1,679
1953 1,621 6 1,615
1952 1,746 0 1,746
1951 1,803 0 1,803
1950 1,853 0 1,853
1949 2,188 15 2,173
1948 2,102 6 2,096
1947 2,427 10 2,417
1946 2,280 0 2,280
1945 2,157 5 2,152
1944 2,394 0 2,394
1943 2,772 19 2,753
1942 2,777 13 2,764
1941 2,848 13 2,835
1940 2,845 10 2,835
1939 2,919 15 2,904
1938 3,098 18 3,080
1937 3,243 20 3,223
1936 3,324 19 3,305
1935 3,445 25 3,420
1934 3,829 20 3,809
1933 3,746 16 3,730
1932 4,302 23 4,279
1931 4,483 22 4,461
1930 4,783 21 4,762
1929 4,952 21 4,931
1928 5,499 26 5,473
1927 6,124 38 6,086
1926 6,416 20 6,396
1925 6,808 27 6,781
1924 7,434 26 7,408
1923 7,309 10 7,299
1922 7,642 20 7,622
1921 8,337 35 8,302
1920 8,356 25 8,331
1919 8,424 20 8,404
1918 8,730 32 8,698
1917 8,447 25 8,422
1916 8,653 28 8,625
1915 8,168 24 8,144
1914 6,304 15 6,289
1913 5,573 15 5,558
1912 5,159 23 5,136
1911 3,968 11 3,957
1910 3,680 16 3,664
1909 3,448 19 3,429
1908 3,382 17 3,365
1907 3,315 14 3,301
1906 3,019 8 3,011
1905 2,966 13 2,953
1904 2,775 13 2,762
1903 2,675 8 2,667
1902 2,765 11 2,754
1901 2,497 9 2,488
1900 3,115 13 3,102
1899 2,548 14 2,534
1898 2,818 5 2,813
1897 2,577 10 2,567
1896 2,604 0 2,604
1895 2,560 0 2,560
1894 2,464 6 2,458
1893 2,388 10 2,378
1892 2,229 11 2,218
1891 1,971 8 1,963
1890 1,985 12 1,973
1889 1,823 8 1,815
1888 1,692 5 1,687
1887 1,339 0 1,339
1886 1,321 7 1,314
1885 1,077 0 1,077
1884 963 6 957
1883 829 6 823
1882 792 9 783
1881 642 5 637
1880 588 0 588

Top States for Edna (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
OH 11
21%
PA 9
17%
CA 8
15%
TX 7
13%
VA 7
13%
KY 5
10%
MN 5
10%