Eden
Eden is a unisex name of Hebrew origin meaning “delight, paradise.” It ranked #70 in the United States in 2025. From the Hebrew Eden meaning delight.
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how do you pronounce Eden?
EE-den
where does the name Eden come from?
From the Hebrew ʿēden, connected with words for a plain, a steppe or naturally watered land not yet worked, with garden as a related reading. There is also an unrelated English Eden: the rivers in Cumbria and Scotland take their name from a British root, and the Kent river is back-formed from Edenbridge, originally Eadhelm's bridge.
In the Bible it is the garden paradise created by God. It is used for both boys and girls, with stronger use for girls in recent years.
how popular is this name?
Eden has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 40 years since 1986. It peaked at #70 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #70 |
| 2024 | #71 |
| 2023 | #77 |
| 2022 | #116 |
| 2021 | #121 |
| 2020 | #129 |
| 2019 | #145 |
| 2018 | #146 |
| 2017 | #139 |
| 2016 | #148 |
| 2010 | #179 |
| 2000 | #521 |
| 1990 | #696 |
| 1986 | #958 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Eden fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Eden
The given name usually honours the biblical garden and is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it may instead be a variant of Aidan or come from the English surname.
who are famous people named Eden?
- Anthony Eden
- Eden Hazard
what are the nicknames and variants of Eden?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Eden?
what names go well with Eden?
Sibling names that share Eden's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Eden
What does the name Eden mean?
Eden means “delight, paradise”.
What is the origin of the name Eden?
Eden comes from the Hebrew naming tradition. Related forms include Edan and Edin.
How popular is the name Eden?
Eden ranked #70 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #70, and it has spent 40 years in the top 1,000 since 1986.
Is Eden a boy or girl name?
Eden is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Eden?
Eden is pronounced EE-den, with 2 syllables.
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