Ednamay
A girl's name of Irish origin with 11 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Ednamay is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1914 to 1924, Ednamay has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Ednamay is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ednamay is a girl's baby name of Gaelic and Latin origin, combining Edna (from Hebrew/Gaelic meaning 'pleasure') and May (the spring month, from Latin Maia). A warm, early 20th-century American double name with grandmotherly grace.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Ednamay is rooted in the Irish tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1914 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Ednamay’s rarity (11 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ednamay has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1914.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1910s | 6 | — |
The Story of Ednamay
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1914, Ednamay is a name steeped in history. Girls named Ednamay are most likely born between 1914 and 1924.
How rare is Ednamay?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ednamay is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1914, peaked in the 1910s with 6 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1914–1924)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 5 | #5281 |
| 1914 | 6 | #3297 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1914–1924