Edwin
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Rich Friend; Wealthy Friend
Background: The name Edwin originates from the Old English name 'Eadwine,' which combines 'ead' meaning 'rich' or 'wealthy' and 'wine' meaning 'friend.' This name reflects a companionship valued alongside prosperity.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#156
Total births
247,935
Most popular decade
1920s
(106,449 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-83 ranks)
Years in Top 100
62
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.5% male
0.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 309
- First year rank
- #56
- Peak year
- 1922
- Peak year births
- 3,827
- Peak rank
- #52
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 850
- Recent rank
- #382
Female
- First year
- 1894
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,485
- Peak year
- 1927
- Peak year births
- 35
- Peak rank
- #1,362
- Most recent year
- 2008
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #17,501
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).