Eidan
Eidan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Era, epoch, or little fire.
Origin and history
Eidan is a masculine given name with dual origins, commonly viewed as a modern phonetic spelling of the Hebrew name Aidan or the Irish name Aidan/Aidan. In Hebrew contexts, it is often associated with the modern name Idan, meaning 'era' or 'time', while as an Irish variant it stems from Aodhán, meaning 'little fire'. In the United States, Eidan is a relatively recent choice that has gained mild traction since the 2000s.
Popularity in the United States
897 babies in the United States have been named Eidan since 1880. It ranks #3781 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1452.
States where it is most popular
- TX (40.8 %)
- CA (28.6 %)
- NY (12.2 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- GA (3.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 65 |
| 2010-2019 | 348 |
| 2020-2029 | 484 |
Fun facts
- Eidan overlaps with both modern Hebrew naming traditions and contemporary adaptations of Celtic names like Aidan.
- More than half of the total U.S. births registered with the name Eidan occurred after 2020.