Declining since 2013, #3,240 for boys today.
Popularity of Edan since 1968
Babies named Edan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 | 59 |
| 1980s | 0 | 78 |
| 1990s | 18 | 193 |
| 2000s | 89 | 455 |
| 2010s | 56 | 498 |
| 2020s | 17 | 244 |
Meaning & origin
Edan is a name that entered the U.S. naming landscape relatively recently, first recorded in 1968. Its rank of 3,240 in 2025 reflects modest usage, with about 1 in 47,447 boys receiving the name. The name's peak was in 2013, after which it has been on a gradual decline, with the trajectory marked as falling since that year. Despite its low overall rank, Edan has shown some geographical clustering, with top states including New York, California, and Texas. The name's etymology is uncertain, possibly a variant of Aidan or Eden, which contributes to its cross-cultural appeal. While not a common choice, Edan offers a distinctive sound and a degree of mystery regarding its origins.
Edan is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of the Irish name Aidan, derived from the diminutive of Aodh, meaning 'little fire'. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Eden, from the Hebrew 'edhen', meaning 'delight' or 'pleasure'. Edan has been used in the United States since the late 1960s, and its popularity peaked in the early 2010s.
Where Edan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Edan” around the world
Where Edan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ed, Eddy
Sibling names for Edan
Names that share Edan's style, for a brother or sister.
