Edwyn
Meaningrich friend · English form of Edwin
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,477 in 2006
14 babies were named Edwyn in the US in 2025. It has climbed 4,462 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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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 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Edwyn, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Edwyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEdwyn first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2006, when it reached #2,477.
- TrendEdwyn has climbed 4,462 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningEdwyn is an English form of Edwin, which means “rich friend”.
About the name Edwyn
Edwyn is a boy name of English origin meaning “rich friend”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-wyn”. US birth records list Edwyn for boys from 1917 to 2025, in 49 of those 109 years. Its best year was 2006, when it ranked #2,477 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.5 | 394,737 boys |
| 1920s | 0.8 | 1,234,568 boys |
| 1930s | 1.1 | 877,193 boys |
| 1940s | 0.9 | 1,149,425 boys |
| 1950s | 1.0 | 1,041,667 boys |
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,492,537 boys |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,470,588 boys |
| 1980s | 1.1 | 925,926 boys |
| 1990s | 2.8 | 354,610 boys |
| 2000s | 14 | 72,307 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 89,686 boys |
| 2020s | 7.3 | 136,364 boys |
Other spellings of Edwyn
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 Edwyn
What does the name Edwyn mean?
Edwyn means “rich friend” in English, as a form of Edwin.
What is the origin of the name Edwyn?
Edwyn has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Edwyn a boy or girl name?
Edwyn is a boy name.
How popular is the name Edwyn?
Edwyn ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2006 (#2,477).