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Edwin

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Edwin was most popular in 1922, when 3,849 American babies were given the name — ranking #123 that year. In 2025 it ranked #804, with 798 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 248,744 people named Edwin.

Most popular in1922
Rank that year#123
Births that year3,849
Total since 1880248,744

Edwin over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Edwin’s peak in 1922. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · "rich friend"

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