Edwards
boy name#9714 in 2025Edwards entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2045 in 1912, ranks #9714 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
#9714
rank today
#2045
peak (1912)
7
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3033 |
| 1920s | #3434 |
| 1930s | #3110 |
| 1940s | #3034 |
| 1950s | #3507 |
| 1960s | #3726 |
| 1970s | #4442 |
| 1980s | #6094 |
| 1990s | #8646 |
| 2000s | #10054 |
| 2010s | #11480 |
| 2020s | #9472 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Edwards are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Edwards alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Edwards in 2025?
- Edwards ranks #9714 among US boy names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Edwards most popular?
- Edwards peaked in 1912, reaching #2045 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Edwards with classmates?
- Edwards will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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