Rising since 1985, #70 for girls today.
Popularity of Eden since 1917
Babies named Eden per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 7 |
| 1920s | 0 | 20 |
| 1930s | 0 | 5 |
| 1940s | 32 | 44 |
| 1950s | 145 | 37 |
| 1960s | 450 | 106 |
| 1970s | 675 | 121 |
| 1980s | 1,362 | 220 |
| 1990s | 3,484 | 434 |
| 2000s | 10,362 | 1,445 |
| 2010s | 19,711 | 4,630 |
| 2020s | 16,213 | 3,897 |
Meaning & origin
Eden has risen steadily in popularity since 1985, a trajectory that accelerated sharply in the 2000s. As of 2025, it ranks 70th for girls, with 1 in 478 newborns receiving the name. Its peak year is also 2025, indicating growing appeal. The name is particularly favored in states like Wyoming, North Dakota, and Hawaii. Eden's sound aligns with a preference for soft, vowel-rich names, and its biblical roots give it both familiarity and a serene, aspirational quality. The name's modern rise mirrors a broader trend toward virtue and place names drawn from religious texts.
Eden derives from the Hebrew noun 'eden', meaning 'delight' or 'luxury'. In the Bible, the Garden of Eden is the paradise where Adam and Eve lived, giving the name strong associations with a pristine, joyful place. It was used as a given name in the English-speaking world from the 17th century, initially for males, but has become predominantly feminine in recent decades.
Where Eden is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Eden” around the world
Where Eden lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#13
in 2024
Ireland
22
babies in 2025
New Zealand
#37
in 2025
Quebec
55
babies in 2025
Australia (NSW)
#61
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec) · NSW Registry of BDM (Australia (NSW)).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Edie, Dee, E
Sibling names for Eden
Names that share Eden's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Lucy, Selah, Lilah, Mira, Noa, Serenity, Yohana, Gracen, Linley, Arsema, Autymn, Ebone, Esli, Galilee, Idy, Jerusalem, Malon, Noely, Aigner, Blyss, Calvary, Coi, Envy, Feven, Mayven, Melat, Serenidy, Yemariam, Aftan, Cereniti, Envi, Kalkidan, Maclaine, Mairyn, Mariamawit, Palestine
Brothers: Levi, Asher, Ezra, Micah, Jude, Isaiah, Ayven, Canaan, Deacon, Marvel, Amen, Cayde, Corban, Finnick, Tavin, Adon, Elim, Exodus, Iden, Kidus, Lyfe, Riven, Soul, Tabor, Cannan, Cobain, Cyris, Eaden, Eban, Edis, Edon, Erron, Ezel, Henok, Ithiel, Lenix, Mylon, Romyn, Samael, Izic, Ayeden, Churchill, Doryan, Erian, Ezryn, Keldan, Kix, Lycan, Mikias, Naven, Zeplin, Zeven
Names like Eden
Names whose popularity has moved with Eden's over the last 50 years.
