Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Edem since 1992
Babies named Edem per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 36 |
Meaning & origin
The name Edem has been in use in the United States since at least 1992, though it remains very rare. As of 2025, it ranks 10,695 and appears in about 1 in every 284,679 male births. Its peak year in popularity was 2024, suggesting a slight recent uptick. The name's trajectory is stable, indicating consistent but low-level usage. It has not been associated with any particular U.S. state, and its origins likely lie in West Africa, specifically among Akan speakers in Ghana, where it may mean 'the good one.' Edem's rarity and multicultural roots make it a distinctive choice.
The name Edem appears in several cultures with different derivations. In Ghana, it is likely from the Akan language, where it may be a shortened form of names like Edemaa or a phrase meaning 'it is good.' It has been used as a given name in the United States since at least 1992, likely brought by West African immigrants. Outside of Africa, Edem also appears as a variant of Eden in some contexts.
“Edem” around the world
Where Edem lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Edem
Sibling names for Edem
Names that share Edem's style, for a brother or sister.
