Will my child share the name Edan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Edan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Edan in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Edan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Edan is declining: down 419 places since 2020, to #1,798 in 2025. It peaked at #848 in 2002.

Is Edan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Edan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Edan?

Notable people named Edan include: Edan (musician), Edan Diop and Edan Gross.

Is Edan a popular baby name in the United States?

Edan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Edan is a distinctive choice, ranked #1798 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Edan in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Edan

Edan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 573 places in five years. It was most popular in 2006 at #885 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Edan is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Edan in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Edan

Edan (musician) — Edan Portnoy, better known mononymously as Edan or Edan the Humble Magnificent, is an American hip-hop artist from Rockville, Maryland.
Edan Diop — Edan Diop is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Belgian Pro League club Cercle Brugge on loan from Ligue 1 club Monaco.
Edan Gross — Edan Gross is an American businessman and former child actor.

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