Eddie Boy

Popularity: #665 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ED-ee /ˈɛdi/

Origin: English; German

Meaning: English: Wealthy guardian; German: Rich spear

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Eddie is derived from the Old English name Eadweard, which is composed of the elements "ead," meaning "wealth, fortune, or prosperity," and "weard," meaning "guardian" or "protector." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Old English to Middle English, and eventually to its modern form. The diminutive form Eddie emerged as a short form of Edward, which became popular in English-speaking countries, particularly from the 19th century onward.

Historically, the name Edward has notable significance, particularly in the context of English royalty. Edward the Confessor, who reigned from 1042 to 1066, is one of the most prominent figures associated with this name.

He was canonized as a saint and is remembered for his piety and the construction of Westminster Abbey. The name has appeared in various forms in historical texts, including the King James Bible, where it is often associated with themes of leadership and nobility.

Culturally, the name Eddie has been embraced in various forms of literature and media, often symbolizing qualities such as bravery and loyalty. The diminutive form is frequently used in familial or affectionate contexts, reflecting a sense of intimacy.

The name's enduring presence in English-speaking cultures can be attributed to its strong historical roots and the positive connotations associated with its meanings, which resonate with ideals of protection and prosperity.

Famous people named Eddie

In this section, you will find notable people named Eddie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Eddie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Eddie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Eddie Murphy is a comedian and actor best known for Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, and Shrek.

Eddie Van Halen is a musician best known for being the guitarist of Van Halen and for the song Eruption.

Eddie Redmayne is an actor best known for The Theory of Everything, The Danish Girl, and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Eddie Izzard is a comedian and actor best known for Dress to Kill, Glorious, and The Riches.

Eddie George is a former professional football player best known for his career with the Tennessee Titans and winning the Heisman Trophy.

Eddie Kaspbrak is a fictional character best known as one of the protagonists in Stephen King's It.

Eddie Vedder is a musician best known as the lead vocalist of Pearl Jam and for the song.

Eddie Money is a musician best known for the songs.

Eddie Fisher is a singer and actor best known for his hit songs in the 1950s and his marriages to Elizabeth Taylor and Debbie Reynolds.

Fictional characters named Eddie

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Eddie Munson is a fictional character from the TV series Stranger Things. He is a charismatic and rebellious teenager who becomes a key ally to the main group during their battle against supernatural forces.

Eddie Brock is a fictional character from the Marvel Comics universe. He is best known as the host of the alien symbiote Venom, often portrayed as both an antagonist and anti-hero in Spider-Man stories.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Eddie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

EdwardEdgarEvelynEllaEthanEmma

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Eddie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

EdwinEdenEliEliasEvanEamonElliotEzekiel

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Eddie was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Eddie has ranked as high as #155 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, California, Mississippi, and Alabama.

In the past 5 years the name Eddie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Eddie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Eddie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Eddie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 287 280 7
2024 254 244 10
2023 289 278 11
2022 309 300 9
2021 336 329 7
2020 346 336 10
2019 331 321 10
2018 330 330 0
2017 362 357 5
2016 408 408 0
2015 390 384 6
2014 472 465 7
2013 422 422 0
2012 480 480 0
2011 538 538 0
2010 503 503 0
2009 677 677 0
2008 662 655 7
2007 708 708 0
2006 772 765 7
2005 715 708 7
2004 781 775 6
2003 673 673 0
2002 680 680 0
2001 685 685 0
2000 790 783 7
1999 784 784 0
1998 802 796 6
1997 832 832 0
1996 843 832 11
1995 910 910 0
1994 954 946 8
1993 1,061 1,048 13
1992 1,102 1,091 11
1991 1,184 1,178 6
1990 1,264 1,248 16
1989 1,225 1,211 14
1988 1,151 1,129 22
1987 1,108 1,094 14
1986 1,108 1,087 21
1985 1,163 1,150 13
1984 1,184 1,169 15
1983 1,188 1,169 19
1982 1,321 1,293 28
1981 1,341 1,317 24
1980 1,409 1,389 20
1979 1,392 1,364 28
1978 1,407 1,383 24
1977 1,412 1,380 32
1976 1,428 1,399 29
1975 1,412 1,389 23
1974 1,480 1,457 23
1973 1,621 1,585 36
1972 1,779 1,739 40
1971 2,076 2,025 51
1970 2,193 2,150 43
1969 2,138 2,090 48
1968 2,217 2,165 52
1967 2,330 2,281 49
1966 2,593 2,534 59
1965 2,934 2,867 67
1964 3,395 3,326 69
1963 3,410 3,354 56
1962 3,769 3,683 86
1961 4,174 4,082 92
1960 4,294 4,191 103
1959 4,358 4,248 110
1958 4,267 4,129 138
1957 4,221 4,112 109
1956 4,141 3,994 147
1955 3,937 3,781 156
1954 3,928 3,766 162
1953 3,589 3,417 172
1952 3,814 3,643 171
1951 3,953 3,748 205
1950 3,970 3,760 210
1949 4,322 4,106 216
1948 4,491 4,234 257
1947 4,715 4,457 258
1946 3,982 3,746 236
1945 3,465 3,223 242
1944 3,588 3,315 273
1943 3,605 3,281 324
1942 3,301 3,019 282
1941 3,119 2,850 269
1940 2,864 2,576 288
1939 2,772 2,511 261
1938 2,893 2,616 277
1937 2,625 2,345 280
1936 2,621 2,347 274
1935 2,580 2,281 299
1934 2,482 2,169 313
1933 2,290 2,016 274
1932 2,414 2,112 302
1931 2,262 1,959 303
1930 2,328 1,972 356
1929 2,216 1,875 341
1928 2,160 1,807 353
1927 2,227 1,858 369
1926 2,028 1,678 350
1925 2,107 1,732 375
1924 1,972 1,595 377
1923 1,936 1,597 339
1922 1,966 1,587 379
1921 1,841 1,511 330
1920 1,989 1,681 308
1919 1,972 1,660 312
1918 1,738 1,423 315
1917 1,519 1,265 254
1916 1,565 1,311 254
1915 1,404 1,124 280
1914 1,220 1,010 210
1913 1,061 878 183
1912 879 718 161
1911 643 523 120
1910 721 595 126
1909 566 462 104
1908 507 413 94
1907 471 394 77
1906 462 377 85
1905 431 346 85
1904 385 315 70
1903 383 314 69
1902 421 353 68
1901 351 296 55
1900 518 425 93
1899 307 258 49
1898 313 256 57
1897 315 263 52
1896 312 262 50
1895 278 228 50
1894 252 203 49
1893 246 220 26
1892 257 218 39
1891 214 179 35
1890 243 197 46
1889 185 155 30
1888 220 193 27
1887 151 129 22
1886 227 197 30
1885 166 141 25
1884 204 179 25
1883 147 125 22
1882 185 169 16
1881 120 109 11
1880 141 129 12

Top States for Eddie (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 56
29%
TX 30
15%
NY 21
11%
GA 9
5%
IL 9
5%
NC 8
4%
OH 8
4%
LA 7
4%
MA 7
4%
AZ 7
4%
FL 7
4%
NJ 6
3%
UT 6
3%
VA 5
3%
TN 5
3%
KY 5
3%