Unisex · #12,301 in 2026

Eaden

Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#5,787 (2016)
Total Babies
128
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #9,974 (51 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,787 (128 total)
👦As Boy Name
2006
First Year
2024
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#5787
Peak Rank
128
Total Count
14
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1999
First Year
2016
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#9974
Peak Rank
51
Total Count
8
Years Active

The Story of Eaden

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Eaden as a girl name dates back to 1999, when 5 babies received it. 2009 was its biggest year on record, with 11 newborns named Eaden — #9,974 in the national rankings. About 57% of every Eaden on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. Eaden last appeared in the published SSA data in 2016, with 7 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 51 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

Eaden first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2016: 15 births, good for #5,787 nationwide. About 69% of every Eaden on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. Eaden last appeared in the published SSA data in 2024, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 128 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Eaden

Phonetically similar names — useful when Eaden is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eaden

What does the name Eaden mean?
Eaden is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Eaden in 2026?
In 2026, Eaden ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Eaden most popular?
Eaden reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #5,787 that year with 15 babies given the name.
Is Eaden a unisex name?
Yes — Eaden is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 28% of Eadens assigned female and 72% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Eaden?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eaden include Savino, Revere, Thomson. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eaden

Eaden is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 128 births in the dataset. Eaden's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #5,787. Use the chart and map above to compare Eaden's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.