Edwin
Meaningrich friend · Old English
- US rank
- #398
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #52 in 1922
798 babies were named Edwin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 54 places in five years.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Edwin you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Edwin
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Dutch association football player (born 1970)
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,140 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Edwin, 798 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Edwin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEdwin has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Edwins, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1922, when it ranked #52. Today it's #398, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendEdwin has slipped 54 places over the last five years and now sits at #398. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedEdwin is most popular in Maryland, where it ranks #233, followed by Oregon (#263) and Minnesota (#275). It's in the top 1,000 in 37 states.
- MeaningIn Old English, Edwin means “rich friend”. Our records link it to English and German roots.
About the name Edwin
Edwin is a boy name of English and German origin meaning “rich friend”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-win”. US birth records list Edwin for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1922, when it ranked #52 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #398, with 798 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 2,754 | 363 boys |
| 1890s | 3,076 | 325 boys |
| 1900s | 2,918 | 343 boys |
| 1910s | 3,458 | 289 boys |
| 1920s | 3,200 | 313 boys |
| 1930s | 2,276 | 439 boys |
| 1940s | 1,566 | 639 boys |
| 1950s | 1,300 | 770 boys |
| 1960s | 1,066 | 938 boys |
| 1970s | 807 | 1,240 boys |
| 1980s | 752 | 1,331 boys |
| 1990s | 896 | 1,116 boys |
| 2000s | 1,105 | 905 boys |
| 2010s | 648 | 1,543 boys |
| 2020s | 506 | 1,975 boys |
Other spellings of Edwin
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 Edwin
What does the name Edwin mean?
Edwin means “rich friend” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Edwin?
Edwin has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Edwin a boy or girl name?
Edwin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Edwin?
Edwin ranked #398 for US boys in 2025, given to 798 babies. Its best year was 1922 (#52).