Edith
girl name#499 in 2025Edith entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #26 in 1894, ranks #499 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#499
rank today
#26
peak (1894)
595
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #29 |
| 1890s | #30 |
| 1900s | #32 |
| 1910s | #30 |
| 1920s | #42 |
| 1930s | #83 |
| 1940s | #124 |
| 1950s | #201 |
| 1960s | #308 |
| 1970s | #466 |
| 1980s | #594 |
| 1990s | #543 |
| 2000s | #673 |
| 2010s | #620 |
| 2020s | #501 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Edith has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 69,000 people named Edith are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Edith alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Edith in 2025?
- Edith ranks #499 among US girl names in 2025, with 595 babies given the name.
- When was the name Edith most popular?
- Edith peaked in 1894, reaching #26 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Edith with classmates?
- Edith will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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