Eddy
A diminutive of Edward, Edgar, Edwin, or other male given names beginning with Ed-.
Every Eddy since 1884 — 14,431 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eddy
Eddy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,605 in 2025 with 106 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1884, 14,431 American babies have been named Eddy. Its peak came in 1956, when 253 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Eddy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eddy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,254 | 106 | #1,605 |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,955 | 115 | #1,533 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,537 | 111 | #1,568 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,491 | 112 | #1,579 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,399 | 111 | #1,568 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,379 | 100 | #1,611 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,824 | 104 | #1,595 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12,851 | 116 | #1,493 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,625 | 114 | #1,481 |
| 2016 | — | — | 139 | #1,306 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,016 | 118 | #1,440 |
| 2014 | — | — | 139 | #1,280 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,292 | 150 | #1,193 |
| 2012 | — | — | 178 | #1,066 |
| 2011 | — | — | 178 | #1,059 |
| 2010 | — | — | 165 | #1,129 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,092 | 195 | #1,009 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,314 | 169 | #1,096 |
| 2007 | — | — | 166 | #1,099 |
| 2006 | — | — | 230 | #868 |
| 2005 | — | — | 164 | #1,026 |
| 2004 | — | — | 186 | #916 |
| 2003 | — | — | 146 | #1,064 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,185 | 167 | #959 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,053 | 129 | #1,101 |
| 2000 | — | — | 120 | #1,153 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,090 | 125 | #995 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,587 | 126 | #914 |
| 1985 | — | — | 85 | #992 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,828 | 103 | #883 |
| 1975 | — | — | 77 | #933 |
| 1970 | — | — | 150 | #669 |
| 1965 | — | — | 171 | #584 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,628 | 216 | #541 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,088 | 230 | #484 |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,755 | 196 | #475 |
| 1945 | — | — | 147 | #494 |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,986 | 97 | #600 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,499 | 62 | #785 |
| 1930 | — | — | 66 | #798 |
| 1925 | — | — | 47 | #1,000 |
| 1920 | — | — | 28 | #1,393 |
| 1915 | — | — | 14 | #1,998 |
| 1910 | — | — | 12 | #946 |
| 1905 | — | — | 10 | #800 |
| 1900 | — | — | 9 | #921 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | 5 | #1,045 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Eddy
- Eddy Merckx Cyclist · b. 1945
- Eddy Grant Musician · b. 1948
- Eddy Arnold Singer · 1918–2008
- Eddy Planckaert Cyclist · b. 1958
- Eddy Maillet Politician · b. 1967
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eddy mean?
A diminutive of Edward, Edgar, Edwin, or other male given names beginning with Ed-.
How popular is the name Eddy in 2025?
Eddy ranked #1,605 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 106 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eddy?
14,431 babies have been named Eddy in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eddy most popular?
Eddy peaked in 1956, when 253 newborns received the name.
Is Eddy a boy or girl name?
Eddy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eddy rising or falling?
Eddy has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Eddy?
Well-known people named Eddy include Eddy Merckx (cyclist), Eddy Grant (musician), Eddy Arnold (singer).