Edwin
boy name#398 in 2025Edwin entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #52 in 1919, ranks #398 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#398
rank today
#52
peak (1919)
798
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #61 |
| 1890s | #59 |
| 1900s | #64 |
| 1910s | #56 |
| 1920s | #56 |
| 1930s | #81 |
| 1940s | #109 |
| 1950s | #126 |
| 1960s | #152 |
| 1970s | #182 |
| 1980s | #187 |
| 1990s | #184 |
| 2000s | #179 |
| 2010s | #294 |
| 2020s | #370 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Edwin has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 133,000 people named Edwin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Edwin alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 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 ranks #398 among US boy names in 2025, with 798 babies given the name.
- When was the name Edwin most popular?
- Edwin peaked in 1919, reaching #52 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Edwin with classmates?
- Edwin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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