Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
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Eden
GirlHebrew· “delight”
- Meaning
- delight
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- EE-duhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #70
- US babies 2025
- 3,362
- Best rank
- #70 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Eden
Eden is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “delight”.
Eden is the name of the garden in the Book of Genesis where the first humans lived. The Hebrew word is usually connected with "delight" or "pleasure," though some scholars link the place name to an older Akkadian word for a plain. As a given name, Eden has been used in English since at least the early modern period, both for boys and later mostly for girls. It is also an English surname, borne by the British prime minister Anthony Eden. Today the name suggests paradise, greenery and calm. It is short, soft and gender-flexible, and its garden imagery gives it a natural, peaceful feel.
Other spellings with the same sound: Edan.
Popularity over time
Eden first appears in US Social Security records in 1943. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 40 different years, starting in 1986. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #70, and its highest count, 3,362 babies. Use has grown 62% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #4,896 in 1950, #1,813 in 1980, #521 in 2000, #179 in 2010, and #70 in 2025. Of the 52,434 US girls named Eden since records began, 38% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 16,213 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Millie, Ayla, Emery, Daisy, and Maeve.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Eden ranked highest in Wyoming, North Dakota, and Hawaii.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | #17 | 10 |
| North Dakota | #23 | 21 |
| Hawaii | #26 | 16 |
| Indiana | #31 | 120 |
| Delaware | #31 | 16 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 82% of US babies named Eden over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Eden is usually pronounced EE-duhn, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with E and ends in “-en”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Edan.
Middle names for Eden
A few middle names that flow with Eden: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Eden
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eden mean?
Eden is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “delight”.
What is the origin of the name Eden?
Eden has Hebrew roots. Eden is the name of the garden in the Book of Genesis where the first humans lived.
Is Eden a popular name?
Yes. Eden ranked #70 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Eden a boy or girl name?
Eden is mainly a girl's name. About 82% of US babies named Eden over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Eden?
Eden is usually pronounced EE-duhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings