Edna

Edna - A very unique female name

Edna appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #18. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Edna and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Edna? 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 Edna. The baby girl name Edna was given to 34 baby girls in 2025, ranking #2349 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 38,337 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Edna peaked in popularity 114 years ago in 1912 on position 16.

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Edna is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Edna is currently topping the baby name charts in Michigan at position #1,265 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #3,434.

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 Edna is where you live.

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Edna origin and meaning

Hebrew

'Pleasure, delight' — from the same root as Eden

Edna appears in the Book of Tobit and has been used in English for centuries. It was a top name in the 1910s, peaking in 1918, then fell away; a few parents are now testing it again as a vintage revival.

Attested etymology

Edna is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Edna

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

Eden / Edwina / Edyn / Edmonia / Ethan / Edwin / Edona / Edina / Edmae / Etna /

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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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Even more about Edna

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 Edna 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 female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Edna?

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

ED-nuh · /ˈɛdnə/

Around the world

• Edna (Hebrew) — The biblical-era form, used as-is.

Famous bearers

• Edna St. Vincent Millay — American poet, Pulitzer Prize winner known for 'Renascence' (1892–1950) Historical

Style

BiblicalVintage revival

Why parents choose it

Edna is a true vintage name — short, no-nonsense and ready for the revival cycle if parents get there first.

Worth knowing

• It still reads as a great-grandmother name to many ears, and Dame Edna is a loud comic association.