Eden
A Hebrew name meaning "place of pleasure" or "delightful place".
Name Census estimates that about 58,511 living Americans carry the first name Eden. It sits at #72 in the overall ranking, outside the top 50 but still well-represented. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 82.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Eden today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eden births was 2024 (3,774 babies). In terms of living bearers, it sits close to Arlene (58,314).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eden. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Eden is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 14 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
59K
~ 1 in 5,858 Americans
Peak year
2024
3,774 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#72
Tracked since 1917
Gender
Gender distribution for Eden
Eden leans heavily female at 82.5% of total registrations, but 10,408 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Eden as a male name
- Ranked #466 in 2024
- 659 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (786 births)
Eden as a female name
- Ranked #72 in 2024
- 3,115 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (3,115 births)
Popularity
Eden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eden from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 24,336 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Eden remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eden by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Edens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 51 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Eden, while Wyoming, Vermont, Rhode Island recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 1,089 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eden
The name Eden is derived from the Hebrew word "עֵדֶן" ('Ēḏen), which means "delight" or "pleasure." It is believed to have originated in the ancient Near East, specifically in the region of Mesopotamia, around the 3rd millennium BCE.
The name gained significant importance in the Judeo-Christian tradition, as it is mentioned in the Book of Genesis as the name of the biblical Garden of Eden, the paradise where God placed Adam and Eve. This association with the Garden of Eden has imbued the name with a sense of innocence, purity, and natural beauty.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Eden can be found in the Hebrew Bible, where it is mentioned as the dwelling place of Adam and Eve before their expulsion from the Garden. The name also appears in other ancient texts, such as the Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh, where it is referred to as a sacred place.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eden. One of the earliest recorded was Eden Bathurst (1684-1759), an English politician and peer who served as First Lord of the Admiralty. Another was Eden Phillpotts (1862-1960), an English novelist and playwright known for his works set in the West Country.
In the realm of science, Eden Ricart (1896-1972) was a French physicist and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of radar technology during World War II. Eden Shale (1922-2020) was an American actress and singer who appeared in numerous Broadway musicals and television shows.
Another notable figure was Eden Ahbez (1908-1995), an American musician and songwriter best known for composing the popular song "Nature Boy." He was known for his eccentric lifestyle and advocacy of naturism and environmental causes.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Eden, reflecting its enduring appeal and the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have carried it.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Eden
People
Eden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eden as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 58,511 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eden going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,858 US residents.
Is Eden a common name?
We classify Eden as "Uncommon". It ranks above 99.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 59,437 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eden most popular?
The single biggest year for Eden was 2024, when 3,774 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eden is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eden a female name?
Yes, 82.5% of people registered as Eden in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.