Ediel
Of Hebrew origin meaning "God is with me, abundance of God".
Name Census estimates that about 432 living Americans carry the first name Ediel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ediel today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ediel births was 2012 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ediel. 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.
People living today
432
~ 1 in 793,413 Americans
Peak year
2012
28 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,897
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Ediel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ediel from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 201 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ediel remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ediel 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 Ediel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ediels live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ediel
The name Ediel is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language, derived from the combination of two words: "ed" meaning "witness" and "el" meaning "God." This suggests that the name may have religious connotations, potentially referring to a witness or testimony of God's existence or divine presence.
In ancient times, the name Ediel was predominantly found in the Middle Eastern region, particularly among Jewish communities. It is possible that the name was used in biblical texts or religious scriptures, although specific references are difficult to pinpoint due to the scarcity of historical records.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ediel was a Jewish scholar and philosopher from the 12th century, known as Ediel ben Samuel. He lived in Marseille, France, and made significant contributions to the study of Jewish law and rabbinical literature.
During the Renaissance period, an Italian artist by the name of Ediel Gori (1567-1634) gained recognition for his paintings and frescoes. He worked primarily in Florence and other cities in Tuscany, leaving a lasting impact on the artistic landscape of the region.
In the 19th century, Ediel Ammons (1808-1891) was an American farmer and politician from North Carolina. He served as a member of the North Carolina House of Commons and played an active role in local politics during his time.
Another notable figure was Ediel Wigfall (1857-1935), an African American educator and civil rights activist. Born into slavery, she dedicated her life to establishing schools and promoting education for Black children in the South, particularly in her home state of Texas.
Lastly, Ediel Pena (1912-1996) was a Mexican artist known for his vibrant murals and contributions to the Mexican Muralism movement. His works often depicted scenes from Mexican history and culture, and he is celebrated as one of the significant muralists of the 20th century.
While the name Ediel may not be as common today, it carries a rich historical legacy spanning various cultures and time periods. Its Hebrew roots and potential religious symbolism have made it a unique and meaningful name choice throughout the centuries.
People
Ediel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ediel 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
Ediel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ediel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 432 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ediel 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 793,413 US residents.
Is Ediel a common name?
We classify Ediel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 436 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ediel most popular?
The single biggest year for Ediel was 2012, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ediel is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ediel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ediel in the SSA data are male. 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.