Edna
Pronunciation: [ EHDN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Edna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 48 babies have been named Edna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Edna is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,017 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,017
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Edna is also used as a girl name, ranked #2052.
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About the Name Edna
Edna is a boy name .
Is Edna a boy or girl name? Edna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,017 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,052. Edna is more commonly used as a girl name.
Edna is currently ranked #28,017 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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