Eduan
A masculine name of Celtic origin meaning "son of Edward".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Eduan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eduan today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eduan births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eduan. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eduan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,865
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Eduan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eduan from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eduan 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 Eduan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eduan
The name Eduan is believed to have originated from the ancient Gaelic language spoken in parts of Scotland and Ireland. It is derived from the Gaelic word "ed" meaning "fire" or "passion" and "uan" meaning "lamb" or "innocent one." The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 6th century CE in regions of Scotland and Ireland.
In ancient Celtic mythology, Eduan was the name of a minor deity associated with fire and passion. References to this deity can be found in some ancient Celtic texts and oral traditions. The name was likely given to children as a way to invoke the protection of this deity or to imbue them with the qualities of fire and innocence.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Eduan was a Scottish warrior and clan chieftain who lived in the 9th century CE. He was known for his fierce battles against Viking invaders and his unwavering dedication to protecting his people. Unfortunately, not much is known about his specific life details.
In the 12th century, an Irish monk named Eduan of Clonmacnoise gained recognition for his scholarly works and contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts. He spent decades transcribing and translating various texts, ensuring their survival for future generations.
During the 16th century, a notable figure named Eduan O'Donnell played a significant role in the Irish Confederate Wars. He was a skilled military commander who led rebel forces against English colonization efforts in Ireland. Despite his efforts, the English eventually prevailed, and Eduan was forced into exile.
In the 18th century, a Scottish poet named Eduan MacLeod gained recognition for his lyrical works that celebrated the natural beauty of the Highlands and the resilience of the Scottish people. His poems were widely circulated and became part of the cultural fabric of Scotland.
Another notable figure with the name Eduan was an Irish revolutionary and politician who lived in the early 20th century. Eduan O'Brien was a vocal advocate for Irish independence and played a pivotal role in the struggle against British rule. He spent several years in prison for his political activities but remained committed to the cause until his death in 1928.
People
Eduan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eduan 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
Eduan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eduan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eduan 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Eduan a common name?
We classify Eduan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eduan most popular?
The single biggest year for Eduan was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eduan is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eduan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eduan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eduan 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.
Is Eduan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eduan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eduan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Eduan?
Want to know how many people share the name Eduan? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.