Eden: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced EE-duhn · 2 syllables
Eden means “delight; paradise”, from Hebrew.
From Biblical Hebrew (eden), perhaps from Sumerian (edin, “steppe, garden”).
- Meaning
- delight; paradise
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- EE-duhn
- US rank (2025)
- #70
- US babies a year
- about 3,538 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Eden?
Eden was the #70 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,913 babies. It’s rising: up 44% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #70 |
| England & Wales | #98 |
| Scotland | #76 |
| Northern Ireland | #90 |
| Ireland | #199 |
| France | #10 |
| Norway | #390 |
| Canada | #100 |
| Australia | #57 |
How old are people named Eden?
Half of US adults named Eden are older than 24; most are between 18 and 54. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Eden
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Eden have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Eden
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular gender-neutral names in the US
- Rising gender-neutral names
- Hebrew gender-neutral names
- Short baby names (4 letters or fewer)
Questions about Eden
What does the name Eden mean?
Eden means “delight; paradise”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Eden?
Eden is pronounced EE-duhn.
How popular is the name Eden?
Eden was the #70 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,913 babies. It’s rising: up 44% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Eden?
Half of US adults named Eden are older than 24. Most are between 18 and 54.