Edan
Every Edan since 1968 — 1,713 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Edan
Edan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,262 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 1,713 American babies have been named Edan — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2009, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Edan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Edan 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 | 6 | #13,664 | 36 | #3,262 |
| 2024 | — | — | 39 | #3,122 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,833 | 53 | #2,519 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,055 | 37 | #3,232 |
| 2021 | — | — | 35 | #3,318 |
| 2020 | — | — | 44 | #2,773 |
| 2019 | — | — | 44 | #2,820 |
| 2018 | — | — | 39 | #3,008 |
| 2017 | — | — | 51 | #2,500 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,301 | 41 | #2,900 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,153 | 51 | #2,464 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,248 | 50 | #2,496 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,319 | 66 | #2,049 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,539 | 56 | #2,303 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,495 | 49 | #2,516 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,885 | 51 | #2,441 |
| 2009 | 10 | #10,904 | 68 | #2,038 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,872 | 57 | #2,301 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,073 | 56 | #2,313 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,817 | 58 | #2,210 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,402 | 57 | #2,140 |
| 2004 | 8 | #11,930 | 36 | #2,859 |
| 2003 | 16 | #6,972 | 40 | #2,559 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,594 | 25 | #3,482 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,318 | 30 | #3,009 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,027 | 28 | #3,103 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #4,881 |
| 1990 | — | — | 20 | #3,087 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,312 |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,093 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #4,989 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,605 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Edan in 2025?
Edan ranked #3,262 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Edan?
1,713 babies have been named Edan in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Edan most popular?
Edan peaked in 2009, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Edan a boy or girl name?
Edan is used for both: about 11% of babies named Edan have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Edan rising or falling?
Edan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.