Edwin
Peaked at #52 nationally in 1919, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Edwin has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Edwin — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1308
in 1899
Last ranked
#18314
in 2008
Years tracked
101
1894–2008
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1894, Edwin reached its peak popularity for girls in 1899, ranking #1308 nationally with 7 babies given the name that year.
Edwin hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2008, when it stood at #18314.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | #18,314 | 5 |
| 2006 | #14,005 | 7 |
| 2005 | #17,246 | 5 |
| 2004 | #9,436 | 11 |
| 2003 | #11,620 | 8 |
| 2002 | #10,467 | 9 |
| 2001 | #16,055 | 5 |
| 2000 | #11,028 | 8 |
Edwin — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#52
in 1919
Current rank
#382
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Edwin reached its peak popularity for boys in 1919, ranking #52 nationally with 3,450 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #299 (2014) to #382 (2024) — a 22% drop.
As of 2024, Edwin ranks #382 nationally for boys, with 850 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #382 | 850 |
| 2023 | #385 | 830 |
| 2022 | #359 | 917 |
| 2021 | #353 | 921 |
| 2020 | #344 | 931 |
| 2019 | #348 | 962 |
| 2018 | #333 | 1,005 |
| 2017 | #332 | 1,034 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Edwin most popular?
Edwin was most popular in 1919, when it ranked #52 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Edwin becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Edwin?
At least 247,935 babies have been recorded with the name Edwin in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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