Edna

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Rejuvenation; Pleasure

Background: The name Edna originates from the Hebrew word 'עֶדְנָה,' meaning 'rejuvenation' or 'pleasure.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#131
Total births
296,064
Most popular decade
1910s (201,318 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+79 ranks)
Years in Top 100
63
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.4% male 99.6% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1881
First year births
5
First year rank
#866
Peak year
1927
Peak year births
38
Peak rank
#1,163
Most recent year
1974
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#5,227

Female

First year
1880
First year births
588
First year rank
#45
Peak year
1918
Peak year births
8,698
Peak rank
#23
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
94
Recent rank
#2,049

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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