Edin
Boy name · #3539 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Edin? In official American birth records, Edin has been tracked continuously since 1977, giving it 48 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 32 baby boys were named Edin, placing it at #3539 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2429, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 56,250 boys born in 2025 was named Edin.
Babies named Edin per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 48-year story
Edin first appears in the Social Security records in 1977, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 57 boys were named Edin — good for #2305 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Edin against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Edin in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Edin is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Edin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Edin is most common
State-level data for Edin is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Edin
Statistically, parents drawn to Edin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Eoin, Adin, Emin, Edvin, and Edan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Edin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #3513 |
| 2024 | 28 | #3896 |
| 2023 | 45 | #2805 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3151 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3180 |
| 2020 | 39 | #2980 |
| 2019 | 41 | #2943 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3708 |
| 2017 | 46 | #2672 |
| 2016 | 57 | #2305 |
| 2015 | 52 | #2429 |
| 2014 | 55 | #2345 |
| 2013 | 36 | #3060 |
| 2012 | 56 | #2292 |
| 2011 | 42 | #2798 |
| 2010 | 47 | #2579 |
| 2009 | 44 | #2753 |
| 2008 | 45 | #2717 |
| 2007 | 46 | #2643 |
| 2006 | 42 | #2744 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3091 |
| 2004 | 44 | #2489 |
| 2003 | 31 | #3044 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2685 |
| 2001 | 39 | #2489 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Edin?
In official American birth records, the name Edin first appeared in 1977 (over 48 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 48 years.
Is Edin a popular boy name?
Edin ranked #3539 among boys in 2025 with 32 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2429.
When was the name Edin most popular?
Edin peaked in 2016, when 57 American boys received the name (ranked #2305 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Edin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 56,250 newborn American boys was named Edin. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.