Eden
Every Eden since 1917 — 63,400 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eden
Eden is a top-100 name for girls in the United States, ranked #70 in 2025 with 3,362 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 63,400 American babies have been named Eden — about 83% girls and 17% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 3,913 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Eden stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eden year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,362 | #70 | 551 | #544 |
| 2024 | 3,136 | #71 | 663 | #466 |
| 2023 | 2,960 | #77 | 709 | #440 |
| 2022 | 2,397 | #116 | 787 | #409 |
| 2021 | 2,319 | #121 | 591 | #497 |
| 2020 | 2,039 | #129 | 596 | #491 |
| 2019 | 1,965 | #145 | 635 | #468 |
| 2018 | 1,917 | #146 | 597 | #488 |
| 2017 | 2,096 | #139 | 590 | #491 |
| 2016 | 2,090 | #148 | 569 | #520 |
| 2015 | 2,069 | #156 | 573 | #505 |
| 2014 | 2,138 | #150 | 450 | #601 |
| 2013 | 2,044 | #158 | 383 | #641 |
| 2012 | 1,937 | #161 | 349 | #677 |
| 2011 | 1,730 | #181 | 262 | #828 |
| 2010 | 1,725 | #179 | 222 | #911 |
| 2009 | 1,571 | #206 | 231 | #898 |
| 2008 | 1,483 | #229 | 233 | #895 |
| 2007 | 1,366 | #255 | 186 | #1,022 |
| 2006 | 1,029 | #318 | 171 | #1,050 |
| 2005 | 1,001 | #323 | 135 | #1,184 |
| 2004 | 941 | #340 | 140 | #1,130 |
| 2003 | 904 | #342 | 112 | #1,271 |
| 2002 | 823 | #364 | 93 | #1,409 |
| 2001 | 739 | #394 | 76 | #1,576 |
| 2000 | 505 | #521 | 68 | #1,688 |
| 1995 | 325 | #657 | 48 | #1,815 |
| 1990 | 305 | #697 | 32 | #2,229 |
| 1985 | 105 | #1,279 | 30 | #1,930 |
| 1980 | 60 | #1,813 | 14 | #3,145 |
| 1975 | 63 | #1,575 | 14 | #2,794 |
| 1970 | 88 | #1,261 | 8 | #3,606 |
| 1965 | 38 | #1,865 | 9 | #2,850 |
| 1960 | 25 | #2,388 | 9 | #2,929 |
| 1955 | 20 | #2,492 | 6 | #3,611 |
| 1950 | 6 | #4,896 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,734 | 10 | #2,291 |
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| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,482 |
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Famous people named Eden
- Eden Sher Actor · b. 1991
- Eden Alene Singer · b. 2000
- Eden Ben Basat Soccer player · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eden in 2025?
Eden ranked #70 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 3,362 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eden?
63,400 babies have been named Eden in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eden most popular?
Eden peaked in 2025, when 3,913 newborns received the name.
Is Eden a boy or girl name?
Eden is used for both: about 83% of babies named Eden have been girls and 17% boys.
Is the name Eden rising or falling?
Eden is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Eden?
Well-known people named Eden include Eden Sher (actor), Eden Alene (singer), Eden Ben Basat (soccer player).