Eddy Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationED-ee / ˈɛdiEnglish; German
Meaning
English: Wealthy guardian; German: Rich or prosperous
Historical & Cultural Background
Eddy is often considered a diminutive of Edward, which has roots in Old English. The name Edward was popular among royalty in England, contributing to its enduring appeal. Eddy has been used as an independent name since the 19th century. It is commonly associated with friendliness and approachability.
Trend Summary
Eddy has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Eddie
- Ed
International Variants
- Eddy (French)
- Edi (Albanian)
- Eddy (Spanish)
Famous people named Eddy
Eddy Merckx is a retired Belgian professional road bicycle racer, widely regarded as one of the greatest cyclists of all time.
Eddy Grant is a Guyanese-British musician known for his hit song 'Electric Avenue'.
Eddy Redmayne is an English actor who won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking in 'The Theory of Everything'.
Eddy Gordo is a fictional character from the 'Tekken' video game series, known for his capoeira fighting style.
Fictional characters named Eddy
Eddy Munster is a character from the television series 'The Munsters', known for his werewolf-like appearance.
Eddy from 'Ed, Edd n Eddy' is one of the main characters in the animated television series, known for his scheming personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eddy was first seen in the United States in 1884. Eddy has ranked as high as #857 nationally, which occurred in 1956, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Eddy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Eddy (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 18 | |
TX | 17 | |
FL | 10 | |
NY | 7 | |
NE | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1884 | 5 |
1886 | 5 |
1890 | 5 |
1896 | 5 |
1898 | 6 |
1900 | 9 |
1903 | 6 |
1905 | 10 |
1906 | 5 |
1907 | 7 |
1908 | 6 |
1909 | 8 |
1910 | 12 |
1912 | 12 |
1913 | 9 |
1914 | 19 |
1915 | 14 |
1916 | 17 |
1917 | 22 |
1918 | 18 |
1919 | 22 |
1920 | 28 |
1921 | 29 |
1922 | 25 |
1923 | 34 |
1924 | 26 |
1925 | 47 |
1926 | 38 |
1927 | 38 |
1928 | 39 |
1929 | 55 |
1930 | 66 |
1931 | 60 |
1932 | 63 |
1933 | 53 |
1934 | 61 |
1935 | 62 |
1936 | 81 |
1937 | 111 |
1938 | 98 |
1939 | 108 |
1940 | 97 |
1941 | 115 |
1942 | 130 |
1943 | 142 |
1944 | 151 |
1945 | 147 |
1946 | 199 |
1947 | 223 |
1948 | 218 |
1949 | 188 |
1950 | 196 |
1951 | 177 |
1952 | 213 |
1953 | 205 |
1954 | 217 |
1955 | 230 |
1956 | 246 |
1957 | 229 |
1958 | 229 |
1959 | 243 |
1960 | 216 |
1961 | 242 |
1962 | 193 |
1963 | 230 |
1964 | 180 |
1965 | 171 |
1966 | 147 |
1967 | 142 |
1968 | 148 |
1969 | 134 |
1970 | 150 |
1971 | 131 |
1972 | 95 |
1973 | 116 |
1974 | 103 |
1975 | 77 |
1976 | 86 |
1977 | 85 |
1978 | 74 |
1979 | 91 |
1980 | 103 |
1981 | 81 |
1982 | 93 |
1983 | 81 |
1984 | 101 |
1985 | 85 |
1986 | 105 |
1987 | 102 |
1988 | 117 |
1989 | 131 |
1990 | 126 |
1991 | 144 |
1992 | 165 |
1993 | 159 |
1994 | 129 |
1995 | 125 |
1996 | 139 |
1997 | 145 |
1998 | 108 |
1999 | 122 |
2000 | 120 |
2001 | 129 |
2002 | 167 |
2003 | 146 |
2004 | 186 |
2005 | 164 |
2006 | 230 |
2007 | 166 |
2008 | 169 |
2009 | 195 |
2010 | 165 |
2011 | 178 |
2012 | 178 |
2013 | 150 |
2014 | 139 |
2015 | 118 |
2016 | 139 |
2017 | 114 |
2018 | 116 |
2019 | 104 |
2020 | 100 |
2021 | 111 |
2022 | 112 |
2023 | 111 |
2024 | 115 |