Total births
52,434
Unisex name · since 1943
Eden
Since 1943, U.S. Social Security records show 52,434 babies named Eden, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #72
- among girls today
- 52,434
- born since 1943
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 99.6%
- more common than other girls
Eden currently ranks #72 among unisex names in America, with 52,434 babies recorded since 1943.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Eden has been recorded 52,434 times among girls since 1943, currently ranked #72 nationally and more common than 99.6% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1943 to 2025.
- #72 among girls today
- 52,434 born since 1943
- 2010s peak decade
- 99.6% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Eden is currently the #72 unisex name in America, more common than 99.6% of girls - 52,434 born since 1943, peaking in the 2010s.
- #72
- among girls today
- 52,434
- born since 1943
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 99.6%
- more common than other girls
Eden vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#72
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 99.6% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Eden was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
3,362 babies were named Eden in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Eden compares
52,434 Top 3% higher than 97% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Eden's all-time total is 137x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Eden | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 52,434 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 3,362 | 48 | 19,840 |
Eden's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Eden's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 97% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 3%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1943, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 3,362, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Eden at a glance
Top 100 girls' namePeak year
2025
Current rank
#72
Active since
1943
Eden popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1943–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 3,362
- Annual births at peak, across 83 years of records
Eden popularity over time - boys
10,966 total births recorded since 1917 (Eden as boys' name)
Eden by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Eden's strongest decade.
19,711 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Eden births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 32
1940s
32 births
- 1950s 145
1950s
145 births
- 1960s 450
1960s
450 births
- 1970s 675
1970s
675 births
- 1980s 1,362
1980s
1,362 births
- 1990s 3,484
1990s
3,484 births
- 2000s
2000s
10,362 births
- 2010s
2010s
19,711 births
- 2020s
2020s
16,213 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 19,711 births (38% of all-time use).
How Eden compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Eden's total volume
Eden vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Eden by state
Where Eden concentrates geographically, total births since 1943
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5,590 | 10.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 4,211 | 8.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 2,505 | 4.8% |
| #4 | New York | | 2,336 | 4.5% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 1,950 | 3.7% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 1,906 | 3.6% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 1,890 | 3.6% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 1,806 | 3.4% |
California share of Eden's total US births 10.7%
Even split
5,590 of 52,434 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 51 reporting states.
Eden appears in 51 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eden? ▼
Since 1943, Social Security records show 52,434 babies named Eden. Today it holds rank #72 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2025, with 3,362 births.
When was Eden most popular? ▼
Eden was most popular in the 2010s decade with 19,711 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Eden most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eden are California (5,590 births), Texas (4,211 births), Florida (2,505 births).
Is Eden a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Eden is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 52,434 births, and as a boy's name it has 10,966 births.
How long has the name Eden been used? ▼
Eden has been recorded in Social Security data since 1943, spanning 83 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Eden? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Edelmira, Edelyn, Edeline, Edell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Eden's data
- Eden's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (19,711 total births) through the 2020s (16,213) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Edens (5,590 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Eden
Nearby Names Like Eden
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eden
Edelmira Girl
655 births
Edelyn Girl
#4255 505 births
Edeline Girl
#6749 270 births
Edell Girl
249 births
Edee Girl
108 births
Compare Eden side by side: Eden vs Edelmira Eden vs Edelyn Eden vs Edeline
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Eden
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1943–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Eden: #72 Unisex Name - 52,434 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eden. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Eden draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.