Eder
Boy name · #1738 in 2025 · Uniqueness 67/100
In 2025, 94 baby boys were named Eder, placing it at #1738 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1259, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 19,149 boys born in 2025 was named Eder.
Babies named Eder per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 43-year story
Eder first appears in the Social Security records in 1982, when 48 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2015, when 143 boys were named Eder — good for #1259 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. The shape of the curve is what tells you whether Eder will feel fresh or everywhere by the time your child starts school.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Eder in class?
Eder scores 67 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Eder will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Eder is most common
Geography matters for names, and Eder is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Eders were CA (23), TX (16), FL (7), GA (7). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Eder
Statistically, parents drawn to Eder tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Elder, Calder, Ender, Ever, and Aleksander.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Eder | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94 | #1728 |
| 2024 | 99 | #1685 |
| 2023 | 102 | #1668 |
| 2022 | 106 | #1634 |
| 2021 | 91 | #1763 |
| 2020 | 88 | #1743 |
| 2019 | 53 | #2491 |
| 2018 | 87 | #1762 |
| 2017 | 98 | #1623 |
| 2016 | 117 | #1467 |
| 2015 | 143 | #1259 |
| 2014 | 118 | #1422 |
| 2013 | 106 | #1520 |
| 2012 | 85 | #1756 |
| 2011 | 85 | #1730 |
| 2010 | 97 | #1612 |
| 2009 | 102 | #1581 |
| 2008 | 125 | #1361 |
| 2007 | 139 | #1263 |
| 2006 | 112 | #1408 |
| 2005 | 112 | #1343 |
| 2004 | 78 | #1653 |
| 2003 | 68 | #1764 |
| 2002 | 56 | #1974 |
| 2001 | 62 | #1800 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Eder a popular boy name?
Eder ranked #1738 among boys in 2025 with 94 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1259.
When was the name Eder most popular?
Eder peaked in 2015, when 143 American boys received the name (ranked #1259 that year). Since 2015 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Eder?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 19,149 newborn American boys was named Eder. It scores 67/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.