Edi
Every Edi since 1961 — 408 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Edi
Edi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,140 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 408 American babies have been named Edi — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2006, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Edi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Edi 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 | — | — | 8 | #9,140 |
| 2024 | — | — | 11 | #7,387 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,834 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,098 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,012 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,249 |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,151 |
| 2018 | — | — | 7 | #9,967 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,333 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #8,974 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,706 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,296 | 6 | #11,124 |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #11,188 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #9,927 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,625 | 7 | #9,966 |
| 2009 | — | — | 22 | #4,472 |
| 2008 | — | — | 22 | #4,439 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,234 |
| 2006 | — | — | 24 | #4,033 |
| 2005 | — | — | 23 | #3,968 |
| 2004 | — | — | 11 | #6,669 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #4,877 |
| 2002 | — | — | 18 | #4,368 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,083 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #6,995 |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,565 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,014 |
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Famous people named Edi
- Edi Rama Politician · b. 1964
- Edi Gathegi Actor · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Edi in 2025?
Edi ranked #9,140 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Edi?
408 babies have been named Edi in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Edi most popular?
Edi peaked in 2006, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Edi a boy or girl name?
Edi is used for both: about 7% of babies named Edi have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Edi rising or falling?
Edi has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Edi?
Well-known people named Edi include Edi Rama (politician), Edi Gathegi (actor).