Edith
Peaked at #26 nationally in 1894, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Edith has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Edith — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#26
in 1894
Current rank
#528
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Edith reached its peak popularity for girls in 1894, ranking #26 nationally with 1,820 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #623 (2014) to #528 (2024) — a 15% improvement.
As of 2024, Edith ranks #528 nationally for girls, with 579 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #528 | 579 |
| 2023 | #503 | 605 |
| 2022 | #514 | 609 |
| 2021 | #493 | 638 |
| 2020 | #472 | 650 |
| 2019 | #501 | 627 |
| 2018 | #517 | 605 |
| 2017 | #476 | 655 |
Edith — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#615
in 1881
Last ranked
#7230
in 1995
Years tracked
80
1880–1995
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Edith reached its peak popularity for boys in 1881, ranking #615 nationally with 9 babies given the name that year.
Edith hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1995, when it stood at #7230.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | #7,230 | 7 |
| 1994 | #9,238 | 5 |
| 1992 | #6,300 | 8 |
| 1986 | #7,039 | 5 |
| 1985 | #6,841 | 5 |
| 1983 | #5,684 | 6 |
| 1980 | #6,542 | 5 |
| 1979 | #6,330 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Edith most popular?
Edith was most popular in 1894, when it ranked #26 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Edith becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Edith?
At least 271,104 babies have been recorded with the name Edith in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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