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Why parents love Eden- The Garden of Eden is paradise itself — the most aspirational place name.
- East of Eden is Steinbeck's greatest novel.
- Two syllables with a pure, innocent sound: EE-den.
- The meaning paradise is universally hopeful.
- It works beautifully for any gender.
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The vibe of Eden
paradisegardeninnocenceSteinbeckbefore-the-falljoyperfecthopeful
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Origin & history of Eden
Hebrew עֵדֶן (Eden, delight/paradise)
→ English Eden
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Hebrew roots
Eden comes from the Hebrew meaning delight or paradise. The Garden of Eden is humanity's original home in the Bible — a place of perfect innocence. John Steinbeck's East of Eden (1952) is one of the greatest American novels. Anthony Eden was British Prime Minister. The name works for any gender and has been climbing.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Biblical — Genesis 2-3, the Garden of Eden.
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Today
Eden remains a beloved choice, ranking #125 in the US. 59,437 babies have been named Eden since 1917.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, Genesis 2-3, SSA data
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How popular is Eden?
2024
peak year
Eden reached its widest reach during the 2020s. In 2024, 3,115 babies were named Eden (ranked #72 nationally). In the present decade it sits around #125, with about 2,925 babies given the name annually. Eden's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 59,437 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
3,115
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #72)
(ranked #72)
2,925
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
29,250
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
59,437
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Eden1
Life path number
The Leader
Leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.
Eden's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — communicating paradise. People named Eden tend to be joyful, innocent, and gifted at creating spaces that feel like the garden before the fall.
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Creates paradise✦
Joyful innocence◈
Before-the-fall beauty◎
Steinbeck depth♡
Garden-keeperE5
D4
E5
N5
Sum: 19 → Life path 1
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Personality of Eden🌟
Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
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Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
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Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
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Natural authority
Without trying, they earn respect.
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