Eden
Eden is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Place of pleasure or delight.
Origin and history
Eden is a name of Hebrew origin derived from a word meaning place of pleasure or delight. Historically associated with the Biblical Garden of Eden, it has seen a major rise in popularity in the United States since the late 20th century. Today, it is widely given as a modern, modern-classic feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
52,434 babies in the United States have been named Eden since 1880. It ranks #568 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #103.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.1 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- FL (5 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
- OH (3.9 %)
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 | 32 |
| 1950-1960 | 145 |
| 1960-1970 | 450 |
| 1970-1980 | 675 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,362 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,484 |
| 2000-2010 | 10,362 |
| 2010-2019 | 19,711 |
| 2020-2029 | 16,213 |
Famous people named Eden
- Eden Sher: Actress
- Eden Brolin: Actress, Singer
- Eden Riegel: Actress
Fun facts
- The name is rooted in the Hebrew word 'Edhen', which translates directly to pleasure or delight.
- While historically rare as a given name in the early 20th century, Eden entered the top 200 U.S. feminine names in the 2010s.