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Edward

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Edward was most popular in 1924, when 21,223 American babies were given the name — ranking #15 that year. In 2025 it ranked #431, with 1,591 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 1,308,955 people named Edward.

Most popular in1924
Rank that year#15
Births that year21,223
Total since 18801,308,955

Edward over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Edward’s peak in 1924. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · "wealthy guardian"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org