Edna
Edna is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Delight, pleasure, or rejuvenation.
Origin and history
Edna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning delight or pleasure. Although predominantly given to females in modern times, historical records show brief periods of rare usage for boys in the United States, primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Popularity in the United States
1,042 babies in the United States have been named Edna since 1880. It ranks #3643 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (33.3 %)
- KY (33.3 %)
- TN (33.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 46 |
| 1890-1900 | 76 |
| 1900-1910 | 125 |
| 1910-1920 | 209 |
| 1920-1930 | 248 |
| 1930-1940 | 199 |
| 1940-1950 | 91 |
| 1950-1960 | 24 |
| 1960-1970 | 19 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- While widely recognized as a feminine name, U.S. birth records document over 1,000 male infants named Edna between 1880 and the mid-20th century.
- The name shares its Hebrew linguistic roots with the Biblical Garden of Eden.