Iden is a unique and distinctive given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'handsome' or 'delight'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'yad', which signifies 'hand'. The name Iden was popularized by the character Sir Iden Capra in Sir Thomas Malory's 15th-century work 'Le Morte d'Arthur'. While it is not a common name today, its rarity adds to its uniqueness and charm.
The number of births named Iden has shown significant fluctuations over the years, with peaks occurring around 2009 and 2014, and a notable decline after 2015.