Eden
Gender: Mostly Girl
Meaning: Delight, paradise, pleasure
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #70 in 2025 with 3,362 babies born.
History: Eden surged in the 2010s-2020s as the ultimate paradise name. The Garden of Eden is the foundational paradise story in Western culture — a place of perfection before the fall. Barbara Eden starred in I Dream of Jeannie, adding pop culture sparkle. In America, Eden carries both biblical innocence and the national belief that paradise can be built, not just remembered.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Eden? About 1 in 851 babies born in 2025 were named Eden, or roughly 10.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Eden
What does the name Eden mean?
Eden means “Delight, paradise, pleasure” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Eden?
Eden has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Delight, paradise, pleasure”.
How popular is Eden?
Eden ranked #70 in 2025 — given to 3,362 babies that year.
When was Eden most popular?
Eden peaked in 2025 with 3,362 babies registered that year.
Is Eden a boy or girl name?
Eden is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 17% of Edens are boys and 83% are girls.
Is the name Eden rising or falling in popularity?
Eden has risen 60 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #130 in 2020 to #70 in 2025.
How long has Eden been recorded?
Eden appears in birth records across 87 years — from 1917 through 2025.