Edyn
Primarily a girl's name of Hebrew origin with 1,193 recorded births. Also given to 113 boys.
Meaning & Origin
plural of adain
Edyn is a girl's and boy's baby name, a variant spelling of Eden, of Hebrew origin, meaning 'paradise' or 'delight' — from the Hebrew eden, the garden of paradise described in Genesis. The "-yn" ending feminizes it visually while keeping the beloved sound.
Eden has been rising steadily in American naming, appealing to parents drawn to its effortlessly beautiful meaning. The Edyn variant offers a slightly more unusual spelling that makes it feel distinctly individual while retaining all the paradise imagery of the original. It is a name that sounds like hope made visible.
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Phonetically, Edyn belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Hebrew naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Hebrew names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Edyn’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Edyn climbed 5238 spots in the last 20 years — from #7955 to #2717.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 282 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 631 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 261 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 19 | — |
The Story of Edyn
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Edyn is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Edyn are most likely born between 2006 and 2024.
How rare is Edyn?
Only about 1 in every 57,143 babies born in 2024 was named Edyn — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1996, peaked in the 2010s with 631 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Edyn by the numbers
- Would fill 25 school buses
- Meeting one Edyn per day would take 3.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(28 years, 1996–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63 | #2717 |
| 2023 | 62 | #2760 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2768 |
| 2021 | 47 | #3354 |
| 2020 | 48 | #3238 |
| 2019 | 47 | #3346 |
| 2018 | 54 | #3019 |
| 2017 | 59 | #2842 |
| 2016 | 79 | #2370 |
| 2015 | 64 | #2749 |
| 2014 | 52 | #3147 |
| 2013 | 73 | #2465 |
| 2012 | 75 | #2453 |
| 2011 | 62 | #2806 |
| 2010 | 66 | #2705 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2903 |
| 2008 | 46 | #3537 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4721 |
| 2006 | 29 | #4858 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5146 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Edyn as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Edyn has also been given to 113 boys in the U.S. since 2006.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1996–2024