Edith
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Rich Gift; War; Prosperity
Background: The name Edith originates from the Old English name 'Eadgyð,' which is composed of the elements 'ead' meaning 'rich' or 'prosperity' and 'gyð' meaning 'war.' This combination highlights the connotations of wealth and battle within its roots. The name also has connections to Germanic elements that reinforce similar meanings.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#146
Total births
271,104
Most popular decade
1910s
(168,579 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+95 ranks)
Years in Top 100
59
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #909
- Peak year
- 1920
- Peak year births
- 26
- Peak rank
- #1,457
- Most recent year
- 1995
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #6,992
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 768
- First year rank
- #28
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 7,858
- Peak rank
- #30
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 579
- Recent rank
- #528
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).