Eddie Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationED-ee / ˈɛdiEnglish; German
Meaning
English: Wealthy guardian; German: Rich spear
Historical & Cultural Background
Eddie is often considered a diminutive of Edward, which has roots in Old English. The name Edward was popular among English royalty, contributing to the name's enduring appeal. Eddie gained popularity in the 20th century as a standalone name. It is commonly used in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Eddie has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ed
- Eddy
International Variants
- Eddy (Dutch)
- Ede (Hungarian)
- Eddie (English)
Famous people named Eddie
Eddie Murphy is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 'Beverly Hills Cop' and 'Coming to America'.
Eddie Van Halen was a Dutch-American musician and songwriter, best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Van Halen.
Eddie Redmayne is an English actor who won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking in 'The Theory of Everything'.
Eddie Izzard is a British stand-up comedian and actor known for his surreal humor and cross-dressing performances.
Fictional characters named Eddie
Eddie Munster is a character from the television series 'The Munsters', known as the young vampire son of the family.
Eddie Brock is a character in the Marvel Comics universe, primarily known as the host of the anti-hero Venom.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eddie was first seen in the United States in 1880. Eddie has ranked as high as #159 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in California, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Eddie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Eddie (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 56 | |
TX | 30 | |
NY | 21 | |
GA | 9 | |
IL | 9 | |
OH | 8 | |
NC | 8 | |
FL | 7 | |
LA | 7 | |
MA | 7 | |
AZ | 7 | |
UT | 6 | |
TN | 5 | |
KY | 5 | |
VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 129 |
1881 | 109 |
1882 | 169 |
1883 | 125 |
1884 | 179 |
1885 | 141 |
1886 | 197 |
1887 | 129 |
1888 | 193 |
1889 | 155 |
1890 | 197 |
1891 | 179 |
1892 | 218 |
1893 | 220 |
1894 | 203 |
1895 | 228 |
1896 | 262 |
1897 | 263 |
1898 | 256 |
1899 | 258 |
1900 | 425 |
1901 | 296 |
1902 | 353 |
1903 | 314 |
1904 | 315 |
1905 | 346 |
1906 | 377 |
1907 | 394 |
1908 | 413 |
1909 | 462 |
1910 | 595 |
1911 | 523 |
1912 | 718 |
1913 | 878 |
1914 | 1,010 |
1915 | 1,124 |
1916 | 1,311 |
1917 | 1,265 |
1918 | 1,423 |
1919 | 1,660 |
1920 | 1,681 |
1921 | 1,511 |
1922 | 1,587 |
1923 | 1,597 |
1924 | 1,595 |
1925 | 1,732 |
1926 | 1,678 |
1927 | 1,858 |
1928 | 1,807 |
1929 | 1,875 |
1930 | 1,972 |
1931 | 1,959 |
1932 | 2,112 |
1933 | 2,016 |
1934 | 2,169 |
1935 | 2,281 |
1936 | 2,347 |
1937 | 2,345 |
1938 | 2,615 |
1939 | 2,512 |
1940 | 2,576 |
1941 | 2,850 |
1942 | 3,018 |
1943 | 3,282 |
1944 | 3,315 |
1945 | 3,223 |
1946 | 3,745 |
1947 | 4,457 |
1948 | 4,235 |
1949 | 4,105 |
1950 | 3,761 |
1951 | 3,747 |
1952 | 3,644 |
1953 | 3,416 |
1954 | 3,766 |
1955 | 3,782 |
1956 | 3,994 |
1957 | 4,113 |
1958 | 4,130 |
1959 | 4,242 |
1960 | 4,192 |
1961 | 4,081 |
1962 | 3,684 |
1963 | 3,355 |
1964 | 3,326 |
1965 | 2,867 |
1966 | 2,534 |
1967 | 2,281 |
1968 | 2,165 |
1969 | 2,090 |
1970 | 2,151 |
1971 | 2,024 |
1972 | 1,739 |
1973 | 1,586 |
1974 | 1,457 |
1975 | 1,389 |
1976 | 1,399 |
1977 | 1,380 |
1978 | 1,383 |
1979 | 1,364 |
1980 | 1,389 |
1981 | 1,317 |
1982 | 1,293 |
1983 | 1,169 |
1984 | 1,167 |
1985 | 1,150 |
1986 | 1,087 |
1987 | 1,094 |
1988 | 1,129 |
1989 | 1,210 |
1990 | 1,248 |
1991 | 1,178 |
1992 | 1,091 |
1993 | 1,048 |
1994 | 946 |
1995 | 910 |
1996 | 832 |
1997 | 832 |
1998 | 796 |
1999 | 784 |
2000 | 783 |
2001 | 685 |
2002 | 680 |
2003 | 673 |
2004 | 775 |
2005 | 708 |
2006 | 764 |
2007 | 708 |
2008 | 655 |
2009 | 677 |
2010 | 503 |
2011 | 538 |
2012 | 479 |
2013 | 422 |
2014 | 465 |
2015 | 384 |
2016 | 408 |
2017 | 357 |
2018 | 330 |
2019 | 321 |
2020 | 336 |
2021 | 328 |
2022 | 300 |
2023 | 278 |
2024 | 243 |