Edward
girl nameEdward entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #593 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#593
peak (1929)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #810 |
| 1890s | #1012 |
| 1900s | #1316 |
| 1910s | #974 |
| 1920s | #735 |
| 1930s | #828 |
| 1940s | #1144 |
| 1950s | #1352 |
| 1960s | #1353 |
| 1970s | #1667 |
| 1980s | #2472 |
| 1990s | #7371 |
| 2000s | #12125 |
| 2010s | #16513 |
Living bearers
About 2,800 people named Edward are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Edward alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Edward in 2025?
- Edward is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Edward most popular?
- Edward peaked in 1929, reaching #593 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Edward with classmates?
- Edward will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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