Edward
From Middle English Edward, from Old English Ēadweard, from Proto-West Germanic *Audawardu, from Proto-Germanic *Audawarduz, corresponding to ed (“wealth, riches”) +…
Every Edward since 1880 — 1,308,955 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Edward
Edward is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #224 in 2025 with 1,591 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 1,308,955 American babies have been named Edward. Its peak came in 1924, when 21,223 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Edward stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Edward 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 | — | — | 1,591 | #224 |
| 2024 | — | — | 1,589 | #228 |
| 2023 | — | — | 1,737 | #213 |
| 2022 | — | — | 1,752 | #216 |
| 2021 | — | — | 1,749 | #218 |
| 2020 | — | — | 1,952 | #195 |
| 2019 | — | — | 2,054 | #192 |
| 2018 | — | — | 2,286 | #170 |
| 2017 | — | — | 2,328 | #170 |
| 2016 | — | — | 2,518 | #162 |
| 2015 | — | — | 2,602 | #158 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,290 | 2,591 | #162 |
| 2013 | — | — | 2,711 | #145 |
| 2012 | — | — | 2,597 | #157 |
| 2011 | — | — | 2,671 | #148 |
| 2010 | — | — | 2,905 | #136 |
| 2009 | — | — | 2,988 | #137 |
| 2008 | — | — | 2,796 | #148 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,336 | 2,828 | #145 |
| 2006 | — | — | 2,871 | #141 |
| 2005 | — | — | 2,975 | #134 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,128 | 3,156 | #129 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,499 | 3,114 | #130 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,106 | 3,244 | #119 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,319 | 3,376 | #113 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,744 | 3,485 | #108 |
| 1995 | 9 | #8,980 | 4,143 | #88 |
| 1990 | 19 | #4,918 | 5,746 | #68 |
| 1985 | 44 | #2,295 | 5,869 | #59 |
| 1980 | 61 | #1,788 | 6,762 | #52 |
| 1975 | 57 | #1,676 | 7,381 | #41 |
| 1970 | 62 | #1,562 | 12,275 | #31 |
| 1965 | 84 | #1,170 | 14,404 | #29 |
| 1960 | 70 | #1,317 | 16,595 | #26 |
| 1955 | 51 | #1,409 | 19,280 | #25 |
| 1950 | 61 | #1,186 | 18,714 | #22 |
| 1945 | 44 | #1,192 | 15,870 | #18 |
| 1940 | 45 | #1,082 | 14,405 | #16 |
| 1935 | 69 | #823 | 13,844 | #13 |
| 1930 | 102 | #680 | 17,352 | #10 |
| 1925 | 106 | #715 | 20,090 | #9 |
| 1920 | 64 | #909 | 20,097 | #8 |
| 1915 | 53 | #907 | 15,889 | #8 |
| 1910 | 18 | #1,037 | 3,407 | #9 |
| 1905 | 11 | #1,185 | 2,366 | #9 |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,476 | 2,720 | #9 |
| 1895 | 13 | #903 | 2,203 | #10 |
| 1890 | 13 | #766 | 2,282 | #11 |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,086 | 2,220 | #11 |
| 1880 | — | — | 2,364 | #11 |
Famous people named Edward
- Edward Jenner Physician · 1749–1823
- Edward VI of England Politician · 1537–1553
- Edward III of England Politician · 1312–1377
- Edward I of England Politician · 1239–1307
- Edward V of England Politician · 1470–1483
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Edward mean?
From Middle English Edward, from Old English Ēadweard, from Proto-West Germanic *Audawardu, from Proto-Germanic *Audawarduz, corresponding to ed (“wealth, riches”) + ward (“ward, guard”), doublet of Eduard.
How popular is the name Edward in 2025?
Edward ranked #224 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,591 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Edward?
1,308,955 babies have been named Edward in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Edward most popular?
Edward peaked in 1924, when 21,223 newborns received the name.
Is Edward a boy or girl name?
Edward is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Edward rising or falling?
Edward is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Edward?
Well-known people named Edward include Edward Jenner (physician), Edward VI of England (politician), Edward III of England (politician).