Edom
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 79 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
The name given to Esau in the Hebrew Bible.
Edom is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'red' in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, Edom was the name given to Esau, the twin brother of Jacob, and was also the name of the kingdom his descendants founded in the region of Mount Seir.
Edom is a deeply biblical name with rich historical geography — the red sandstone landscapes of the Edomite kingdom in present-day southern Jordan are described vividly in the Hebrew scriptures. As a given name, it carries the earthy, ancient quality of a name from the beginning of the biblical world.
EtymologyShow more
Edom is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.
In the U.S., Edom has been recorded as a girl's name since 2005, with 79 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Edom has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 60 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 12 | — |
The Story of Edom
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2014, Edom is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Edom are most likely born between 2005 and 2021.
How rare is Edom?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Edom is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2005, peaked in the 2010s with 60 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Edom by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 2005–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | #12543 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12849 |
| 2017 | 8 | #11953 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14844 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11153 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9725 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15158 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12552 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17539 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18436 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13404 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2005–2021