Eddie
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Rich; Protector
Background: The name Eddie derives from the Old English name 'Eadwig,' which translates to 'rich friend' or 'wealthy protector.' The name is also associated with the Germanic name 'Edwald,' meaning 'wealthy ruler.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#174
Total births
227,332
Most popular decade
1940s
(112,353 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-350 ranks)
Years in Top 100
56
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
93.1% male
6.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 129
- First year rank
- #104
- Peak year
- 1947
- Peak year births
- 4,457
- Peak rank
- #80
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 243
- Recent rank
- #941
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 12
- First year rank
- #492
- Peak year
- 1922
- Peak year births
- 379
- Peak rank
- #333
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 10
- Recent rank
- #9,521
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).