Eudena
A girl's name of Greek origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Eudena peaked during early twentieth-century America, when 5 babies received this name in a single year (1921). That era was defined by heritage-rooted naming, and Eudena has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Eudena is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Eudena is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, from the Greek eudaimonia meaning 'happiness' or 'well-being' — a philosophical ideal of the good life in Aristotelian ethics.
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Phonetically, Eudena belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Within the Greek naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Greek names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Eudena’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Eudena has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1921.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | #5371 | — |
The Story of Eudena
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1921, Eudena is a name steeped in history. Girls named Eudena are most likely born between 1921 and 1921.
How rare is Eudena?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Eudena is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1921, peaked in the 1920s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1921–1921)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 5 | #5371 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1921–1921