Edward
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Wealthy Guardian; Fortunate Guardian
Background: The name Edward originates from the Old English name 'ēadweard,' which is composed of the elements 'ēad,' meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune,' and 'weard,' meaning 'guardian' or 'protector.' This etymological structure highlights the notion of a guardian associated with wealth or fortune.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#20
Total births
1,307,348
Most popular decade
1920s
(595,083 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-66 ranks)
Years in Top 100
118
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 2,364
- First year rank
- #11
- Peak year
- 1924
- Peak year births
- 21,126
- Peak rank
- #9
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,584
- Recent rank
- #228
Female
- First year
- 1882
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #908
- Peak year
- 1928
- Peak year births
- 138
- Peak rank
- #600
- Most recent year
- 2014
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #16,513
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).