Edie
A diminutive of the female given name Edith, also used as a formal given name.
Every Edie since 1880 — 5,752 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Edie
Edie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,069 in 2025 with 91 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,752 American babies have been named Edie. Its peak came in 1963, when 211 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Edie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Edie 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 | 91 | #2,069 | — | — |
| 2024 | 116 | #1,745 | — | — |
| 2023 | 125 | #1,659 | — | — |
| 2022 | 119 | #1,745 | — | — |
| 2021 | 124 | #1,677 | — | — |
| 2020 | 128 | #1,625 | — | — |
| 2019 | 135 | #1,581 | — | — |
| 2018 | 130 | #1,635 | — | — |
| 2017 | 106 | #1,908 | — | — |
| 2016 | 147 | #1,535 | — | — |
| 2015 | 116 | #1,801 | — | — |
| 2014 | 116 | #1,776 | — | — |
| 2013 | 82 | #2,267 | — | — |
| 2012 | 87 | #2,166 | — | — |
| 2011 | 104 | #1,916 | — | — |
| 2010 | 73 | #2,521 | — | — |
| 2009 | 88 | #2,232 | — | — |
| 2008 | 78 | #2,448 | — | — |
| 2007 | 68 | #2,691 | — | — |
| 2006 | 66 | #2,713 | — | — |
| 2005 | 62 | #2,709 | — | — |
| 2004 | 53 | #2,974 | — | — |
| 2003 | 59 | #2,683 | — | — |
| 2002 | 34 | #3,833 | — | — |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,130 | — | — |
| 2000 | 39 | #3,417 | — | — |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,251 | 5 | #9,267 |
| 1990 | 32 | #3,380 | — | — |
| 1985 | 18 | #4,319 | — | — |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,194 | — | — |
| 1975 | 48 | #1,886 | — | — |
| 1970 | 90 | #1,242 | — | — |
| 1965 | 127 | #889 | — | — |
| 1960 | 143 | #866 | — | — |
| 1955 | 34 | #1,817 | — | — |
| 1950 | 25 | #1,923 | — | — |
| 1945 | 28 | #1,552 | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,524 | — | — |
| 1935 | 14 | #2,230 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,569 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,209 | 7 | #3,167 |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,515 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | 5 | #1,285 |
| 1900 | 5 | #2,011 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | 6 | #1,248 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 5 | #946 |
Famous people named Edie
- Edie Sedgwick Celebrity · 1943–1971
- Edie McClurg Actor · b. 1951
- Edie Falco Actor · b. 1963
- Edie Adams Actor · 1927–2008
- Edie Brickell Singer · b. 1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Edie mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Edith, also used as a formal given name.
How popular is the name Edie in 2025?
Edie ranked #2,069 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 91 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Edie?
5,752 babies have been named Edie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Edie most popular?
Edie peaked in 1963, when 211 newborns received the name.
Is Edie a boy or girl name?
Edie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Edie rising or falling?
Edie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Edie?
Well-known people named Edie include Edie Sedgwick (celebrity), Edie McClurg (actor), Edie Falco (actor).