Eden - A very unique male name
Eden at a glance
Eden is ranked #535 among boy baby names in 2025, with 522 births in 2025. It peaked in 2022 at #406 and first appeared on the charts in 1961.
- Rank in 2025
- #535
- Births in 2025
- 522
- Peak year
- 2022 (#406)
- First appeared
- 1961
- Trend
- #490 in 2020 → #535 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 2,809 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.5/5 (13 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 2,809 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Eden peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 406.
Famous with this name
Eden Sher
Barbara Eden
Eden Epstein
How would you rate Eden, 1-5?
Eden is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Eden is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #328 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #962.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Eden is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Eden origin and meaning
Hebrew — place name
From the Garden of Eden — Hebrew eden is traditionally understood as 'delight, pleasure'
Eden is the biblical paradise, used as a name for both sexes in the US since the 1960s. For boys it peaked in 2022; it is given considerably more often to girls, which shapes how a boy's name reads on paper.
Attested etymology
Eden is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Eden, pop culture references for the name Eden and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Eden
We've found the following names that sound similar to Eden, sorted by popularity.
Ethan / Edwin / Eithan / Ethen / Eitan / Eiden / Edan / Eyden / Eydan / Ethyn /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 535 |
| 2024 | 465 |
| 2023 | 434 |
| 2022 | 406 |
| 2021 | 492 |
| 2020 | 490 |
| 2019 | 465 |
| 2018 | 490 |
| 2017 | 488 |
| 2016 | 517 |
| 2015 | 506 |
| 2014 | 597 |
| 2013 | 648 |
| 2012 | 682 |
| 2011 | 833 |
| 2010 | 932 |
| 2009 | 921 |
| 2008 | 943 |
| 2007 | 1037 |
| 2006 | 1042 |
| 2005 | 1275 |
| 2004 | 1246 |
| 2003 | 1355 |
| 2002 | 1483 |
| 2001 | 1524 |
| 2000 | 1502 |
| 1999 | 1707 |
| 1998 | 1614 |
| 1997 | 1589 |
| 1996 | 1589 |
| 1995 | 1473 |
| 1994 | 1750 |
| 1993 | 1760 |
| 1992 | 1393 |
| 1991 | 1987 |
| 1990 | 1796 |
| 1989 | 1764 |
| 1988 | 1724 |
| 1987 | 1707 |
| 1986 | 2538 |
| 1985 | 1513 |
| 1984 | 1643 |
| 1983 | 1963 |
| 1982 | 1950 |
| 1981 | 2049 |
| 1980 | 2011 |
| 1979 | 1447 |
| 1975 | 1817 |
| 1974 | 1725 |
| 1961 | 1653 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Texas | 328 |
| California | 336 |
| Connecticut | 400 |
| Massachusetts | 445 |
| Arizona | 447 |
| Alabama | 459 |
| Illinois | 474 |
| Oregon | 487 |
| Iowa | 520 |
| Georgia | 524 |
| Nevada | 534 |
| Kansas | 545 |
| North Carolina | 546 |
| Indiana | 555 |
| Virginia | 567 |
| Arkansas | 580 |
| Colorado | 583 |
| New York | 588 |
| Wisconsin | 638 |
| Maryland | 648 |
| Washington | 652 |
| Florida | 687 |
| Louisiana | 700 |
| Minnesota | 729 |
| Tennessee | 734 |
| Kentucky | 736 |
| Pennsylvania | 753 |
| New Jersey | 788 |
| Michigan | 930 |
| Ohio | 962 |
Even more about Eden
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Eden a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Eden?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
EE-den · /ˈiːdən/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Famous bearers
- Eden Hazard — Belgian footballer, formerly of Chelsea and Real Madrid (b. 1991) Contemporary
Style
BiblicalNaturePlace name
Why parents choose it
Gentle and serene, with a garden image and a soft sound that suits the current taste for quiet boys' names.
Worth knowing
- In the US Eden skews female, so a boy Eden will sometimes be assumed a girl in writing.
