Edna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Edna originates from Hebrew, meaning delight or pleasure, and has evolved through various languages. It is historically linked to the concept of renewal and has biblical roots. Edna is associated with warmth and kindness in modern culture, and it gained popularity in the 19th century. Notable figures with this name include poets and novelists.
The name Edna is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Edna has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Edna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1258th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1763rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4028th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9331st out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 22nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 71st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 207th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 485th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 934th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1667th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2097th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Edna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Edna"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛd.nə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Edna is derived from the Hebrew word 'ednah', which means 'delight' or 'pleasure'. It is often associated with the idea of renewal and rebirth.
Meaning
delight, pleasure, renewal, rebirth
Language Evolution
Hebrew: עדנה, Old French: Edne, Middle English: Edna
Biblical Background
Edna appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a woman mentioned in the Book of Tobit, which is part of the Apocrypha.
Historical Usage
Edna gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, and has remained a recognizable name since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Edna, Eddie, Neddy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Edna is viewed as a classic and somewhat vintage name, often associated with qualities of warmth and kindness.
Famous People
Edna St. Vincent Millay, an American poet, Edna Ferber, an American novelist and playwright, Edna Mode, a fictional character from Pixar's The Incredibles
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Edna"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Edna"
"Edna" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1258th of 7545 | 522 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1763rd of 6773 | 306 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4028th of 7552 | 69 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 9331st of 10718 | 10 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 22nd of 9107 | 151,852 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 71st of 9204 | 63,109 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 207th of 12526 | 29,155 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 485th of 19264 | 6,623 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 934th of 27321 | 3,068 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1667th of 35406 | 1,929 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2097th of 30306 | 1,096 |
Regional Popularity of "Edna" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
85.68% 2016th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Edna" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
2.05% 29th/1416 |
2.76% 38th/1379 |
0.80% 19th/2366 |
2.98% 34th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
6.79% 105th/1546 |
6.88% 107th/1556 |
1.66% 39th/2353 |
7.11% 110th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
12.62% 281st/2227 |
10.99% 267th/2430 |
4.63% 132nd/2853 |
11.50% 319th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
18.79% 552nd/2937 |
15.27% 532nd/3483 |
10.52% 370th/3518 |
15.80% 639th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
26.57% 979th/3685 |
26.32% 1178th/4475 |
15.52% 806th/5194 |
14.83% 937th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
28.76% 1318th/4582 |
36.08% 1863rd/5164 |
23.55% 1722nd/7313 |
22.63% 1689th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
34.11% 1359th/3984 |
44.71% 2006th/4487 |
36.97% 2522nd/6822 |
45.94% 2883rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Edna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Edna" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.