Holding steady.
Popularity of Enda since 1904
Babies named Enda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Enda's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 29 |
| 1920s | 59 |
| 1930s | 29 |
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 45 |
| 1960s | 43 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Enda is an Irish name with deep historical roots, first recorded in the United States in 1904. Despite its long history, the name has never ranked in the top 1000 and remains exceptionally rare, with an estimated fewer than 5 births in 2025, reflecting a stable trajectory. Its peak year of usage was also 1904, indicating no resurgence in popularity. The name is most strongly associated with Saint Enda of Aran, a figure from early Irish Christian history. While the name's precise meaning is debated, it is often linked to the Irish word for 'bird.' Enda does not appear in any top state lists and has no recorded variant spellings in common use. As a name that has remained consistently uncommon, it represents a distinctly Irish heritage for parents seeking a rare and meaningful choice.
Enda is an Irish name, often considered a variant of Éanna, which may derive from the Old Irish word 'én' meaning 'bird.' It is borne by Saint Enda of Aran, a 5th-century missionary and founder of the monastic settlement on the Aran Islands, one of the earliest Christian monasteries in Ireland. The name has been used in Ireland for centuries, though it remains relatively uncommon in modern times.
“Enda” around the world
Where Enda lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Éanna, Eanna
Sibling names for Enda
Names that share Enda's style, for a brother or sister.
