Edin

Edin - A very unique male name

Edin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1991 on position #2205. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Edin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Edin? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Edin. The baby boy name Edin was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3942 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Edin peaked in popularity 22 years ago in 2004 on position 2105.

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Edin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Edin is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,675 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,675.

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 Edin is where you live.

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Edin origin and meaning

Bosnian / South Slavic (from Arabic din tradition)

Faith — Bosnian Muslim name from Arabic dīn, 'faith, religion', as in the -din name family (cf. Edin as a standalone form)

Edin is a common Bosnian boy's name built on Arabic din, 'faith'. US use since 1991 — the Bosnian war years, when Bosnian families arrived in the US — peaking in 2004, tracks that diaspora. Footballer Edin Džeko, whose first name is exactly Edin, is its best-known bearer.

Attested etymology

Edin is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Edin, pop culture references for the name Edin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Edin

We've found the following names that sound similar to Edin, sorted by popularity.

Ethan / Edwin / Eden / Eithan / Ethen / Eitan / Eiden / Edan / Eyden / Eydan /

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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.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Edin

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 Edin 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 Edin?

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.

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Pronunciation

EH-deen · /ˈɛdiːn/
Also pronounced EE-din or eh-DEEN in English-language settings.

Around the world

• Edin (Bosnian) — The name in its home language.

Spellings and nicknames

• Eden — Hebrew garden name of similar sound; a separate established name.

Famous bearers

• Edin Džeko — Bosnian footballer, striker and long-time captain of Bosnia and Herzegovina (b. 1986) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Edin for a short Bosnian name that carries faith in its root.

Worth knowing

• Will be misread and misheard as Eden constantly.
• Džeko is the defining bearer — a hero in Bosnia, less known in the US.