Edna
Edna is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Pleasure or delight.
Origin and history
Edna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning pleasure or delight. It was extremely popular in the early 20th century in the United States, ranking among the top feminine names of that era. Though less common today, it remains a classic vintage name.
Popularity in the United States
295,116 babies in the United States have been named Edna since 1880. It ranks #131 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1564.
States where it is most popular
- PA (6.5 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
- NC (5.8 %)
- OH (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11,020 |
| 1890-1900 | 24,068 |
| 1900-1910 | 29,832 |
| 1910-1920 | 66,897 |
| 1920-1930 | 68,629 |
| 1930-1940 | 36,973 |
| 1940-1950 | 24,699 |
| 1950-1960 | 15,418 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,698 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,411 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,164 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,576 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,262 |
| 2010-2019 | 930 |
| 2020-2029 | 539 |
Famous people named Edna
- Edna St. Vincent Millay: poet, playwright
- Edna Ferber: novelist, playwright
Nicknames
Edie
Fun facts
- Edna ranked among the top 20 most popular girl names in the United States from 1888 through 1907.
- The name shares its Hebrew root with the word Eden, referring to a place of pleasure or paradise.