Edwina
Meaningrich friend · Old English
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #379 in 1943
8 babies were named Edwina in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Edwina you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Edwina, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Edwina would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEdwina first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1943, when it ranked #379. Today it's #10,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowEdwina was 2.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 82,645 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 200,000.
- MeaningIn Old English, Edwina means “rich friend”.
About the name Edwina
Edwina is a girl name of Old English origin meaning “rich friend”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ina”. US birth records list Edwina for girls from 1881 to 2025, in 140 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1943, when it ranked #379 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:Old English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 57 | 17,568 girls |
| 1890s | 86 | 11,671 girls |
| 1900s | 113 | 8,852 girls |
| 1910s | 144 | 6,952 girls |
| 1920s | 168 | 5,964 girls |
| 1930s | 222 | 4,502 girls |
| 1940s | 198 | 5,051 girls |
| 1950s | 114 | 8,744 girls |
| 1960s | 118 | 8,473 girls |
| 1970s | 54 | 18,632 girls |
| 1980s | 49 | 20,442 girls |
| 1990s | 13 | 79,177 girls |
| 2000s | 6.7 | 148,368 girls |
| 2010s | 3.7 | 271,003 girls |
| 2020s | 4.1 | 242,915 girls |
Other spellings of Edwina
More Old English girl names
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Hazel · hazel tree
- Girl name: Ivy · ivy plant
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Audrey · noble strength
- Unisex name: Quinn · descendant of Conn
- Unisex name: Hadley · heather meadow
- Girl name: Summer · summer
Questions about the name Edwina
What does the name Edwina mean?
Edwina means “rich friend” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Edwina?
Edwina has Old English roots in our records. Other Old English names include Evelyn, Hazel, Ivy.
Is Edwina a boy or girl name?
Edwina is a girl name.
How popular is the name Edwina?
Edwina ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1943 (#379).