Edwin
girl nameEdwin entered the US charts in 1894, peaked at #1278 in 1899, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1894–2025
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rank today
#1278
peak (1899)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1439 |
| 1900s | #1800 |
| 1910s | #2256 |
| 1920s | #1903 |
| 1930s | #2749 |
| 1940s | #3830 |
| 1950s | #3959 |
| 1960s | #3410 |
| 1970s | #6237 |
| 1980s | #6320 |
| 1990s | #7723 |
| 2000s | #13063 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Edwin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Edwin alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Edwin in 2025?
- Edwin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Edwin most popular?
- Edwin peaked in 1899, reaching #1278 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Edwin with classmates?
- Edwin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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