Edan
Edan is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Little fire or fiery.
Origin and history
Edan is an Anglicized variant of the Gaelic name Aodán, which traces back to the Old Irish name Aodh, meaning fire. It is closely related to the name Aidan. In the United States, it is a relatively rare masculine name that has seen modest, steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,533 babies in the United States have been named Edan since 1880. It ranks #3210 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1683.
States where it is most popular
- CA (55.5 %)
- TX (18.2 %)
- NY (17.8 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- PA (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 59 |
| 1980-1990 | 78 |
| 1990-2000 | 193 |
| 2000-2010 | 455 |
| 2010-2019 | 498 |
| 2020-2029 | 244 |
Famous people named Edan
- Edan Leshem: Tennis Player, Athlete
- Edan Portnoy: Musician, Producer
Fun facts
- Edan derives from Aodh, the ancient Celtic god of the underworld and fire.
- It serves as a modernized, phonetic spelling alternative to the popular Irish name Aidan.