UK boy's name
Edonis
A name of unknown meaning and origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Edonis is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Edonis popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3651, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2004 to 2004. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Edonis is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Edonis. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2005 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Edonis ranked #3651 for boys in England and Wales in 2004, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 boys were registered as Edonis.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Edonis as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3651
2004
Births in 2004
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Edonis mean?
The given name Edonis has its roots in Greek mythology and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is believed to have originated from the Greek word "Edonis," which was the name of a region in ancient Thrace, known for its fertile lands and fertile women. The name was often associated with abundance, fertility, and prosperity.
In Greek mythology, there are references to Edonis being the epithet of the goddess Artemis, who was worshipped in the region of Edonis. The name was also mentioned in various ancient texts and literary works, particularly in the writings of ancient Greek poets and dramatists.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Edonis can be found in the works of the ancient Greek poet Pindar, who lived in the 5th century BC. He mentioned Edonis in one of his odes, praising the beauty and fertility of the region.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Edonis. One of the most famous was Edonis of Thessaly, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 4th century BC. He was a follower of Plato and is known for his writings on ethics and metaphysics.
Another notable figure was Edonis of Chios, a Greek sculptor who lived in the 3rd century BC. He was renowned for his intricate and lifelike sculptures, many of which can still be found in museums around the world.
In the medieval period, there was Edonis of Cyrene, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. She was known for her unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution.
During the Renaissance, the name Edonis was also used, though not as commonly as in ancient times. One notable figure from this period was Edonis of Padua, an Italian painter who lived in the 15th century. He was known for his vibrant and colorful paintings, many of which depicted religious scenes.
The name Edonis has been used throughout history, though it has become less common in modern times. It continues to be associated with Greek mythology and culture, as well as with the concepts of fertility, abundance, and prosperity.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Edonis by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Edonis was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3651 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Edonis: questions and answers
How popular is the name Edonis in the UK right now?
In 2004, Edonis was ranked #3651 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Edonis most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Edonis in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Edonis?
A name of unknown meaning and origin.
How many people are called Edonis in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Edonis across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.