Edyth
Every Edyth since 1880 — 2,283 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Edyth
Edyth is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,549 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 2,283 American babies have been named Edyth. Its peak came in 1918, when 76 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Edyth stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Edyth year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,549 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,604 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,511 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,753 |
| 2019 | 10 | #9,942 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,345 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,303 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,396 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,249 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,621 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,541 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,517 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,096 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,440 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,251 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,187 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,436 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,218 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,589 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 8 | #4,954 |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,757 |
| 1955 | 13 | #3,260 |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,109 |
| 1945 | 13 | #2,499 |
| 1940 | 14 | #2,225 |
| 1935 | 31 | #1,311 |
| 1930 | 36 | #1,257 |
| 1925 | 56 | #999 |
| 1920 | 76 | #826 |
| 1915 | 59 | #850 |
| 1910 | 16 | #1,131 |
| 1905 | 24 | #741 |
| 1900 | 17 | #927 |
| 1895 | 18 | #751 |
| 1890 | 16 | #671 |
| 1885 | 13 | #615 |
| 1880 | 6 | #772 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Edyth in 2025?
Edyth ranked #15,549 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Edyth?
2,283 babies have been named Edyth in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Edyth most popular?
Edyth peaked in 1918, when 76 newborns received the name.
Is Edyth a boy or girl name?
Edyth is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Edyth rising or falling?
Edyth is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.