Edwards
Meaningson of Edward · English
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,045 in 1912
7 babies were named Edwards in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Edwards, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Edwards would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEdwards first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1912, when it ranked #2,045. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn English, Edwards means “son of Edward”.
About the name Edwards
Edwards is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Edward”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-rds”. US birth records list Edwards for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 64 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1912, when it ranked #2,045 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.4 | 119,403 boys |
| 1920s | 6.5 | 154,799 boys |
| 1930s | 4.2 | 240,964 boys |
| 1940s | 2.9 | 350,877 boys |
| 1950s | 1.4 | 689,655 boys |
| 1960s | 2.5 | 396,825 boys |
| 1970s | 1.6 | 628,931 boys |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,639,344 boys |
| 1990s | 1.1 | 934,579 boys |
| 2000s | 2.5 | 395,257 boys |
| 2010s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 boys |
| 2020s | 2.1 | 472,441 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Edwards
What does the name Edwards mean?
Edwards means “son of Edward” in English.
What is the origin of the name Edwards?
Edwards has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Edwards a boy or girl name?
Edwards is a boy name.
How popular is the name Edwards?
Edwards ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1912 (#2,045).