Edie Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EE-dee /ˈiːdi/
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: prosperous guardian; Hebrew: jewel
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Edie is derived from the Old English name Eadgyð, which is composed of the elements "ead," meaning "wealth, fortune, or prosperity," and "gyð," meaning "battle." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Old English to Middle English as Eady and later becoming Edie in Modern English. The diminutive form Edie is often associated with the name Edith, which shares similar roots and has been used historically as a given name in English-speaking cultures.
Historically, the name Edith was borne by several notable figures, including Saint Edith of Wilton, an English princess and abbess who lived in the 10th century and was canonized for her piety and devotion. The name gained further prominence through its association with royal figures, such as Edith of Wessex, the wife of King Edward the Confessor in the 11th century.
The name appears in various historical texts, including the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, which chronicles the early history of England, and it has been referenced in literary works from the medieval period onward. Culturally, the name Edie and its variants have been associated with notions of nobility and strength due to their etymological roots.
The concept of wealth and prosperity linked to the name has resonated through various traditions, making it a symbol of good fortune. The name has also been embraced in various forms of art and literature, contributing to its lasting presence in cultural memory.
Edie, as a diminutive, evokes a sense of familiarity and affection, further enhancing its appeal across generations.
Famous people named Edie
In this section, you will find notable people named Edie. 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 Edie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Edie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Edie Falco is an actress best known for The Sopranos, Nurse Jackie, and Oz.
Fictional characters named Edie
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Edie Britt is a fictional character from the TV series Desperate Housewives. She is a seductive and manipulative real estate agent who often finds herself at odds with her neighbors.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Edie was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Edie has ranked as high as #1220 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Edie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Edie 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 Edie 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 Edie.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91 | 0 | 91 |
| 2024 | 116 | 0 | 116 |
| 2023 | 125 | 0 | 125 |
| 2022 | 119 | 0 | 119 |
| 2021 | 124 | 0 | 124 |
| 2020 | 128 | 0 | 128 |
| 2019 | 135 | 0 | 135 |
| 2018 | 130 | 0 | 130 |
| 2017 | 106 | 0 | 106 |
| 2016 | 147 | 0 | 147 |
| 2015 | 116 | 0 | 116 |
| 2014 | 116 | 0 | 116 |
| 2013 | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| 2012 | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| 2011 | 104 | 0 | 104 |
| 2010 | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| 2009 | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| 2008 | 78 | 0 | 78 |
| 2007 | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| 2006 | 66 | 0 | 66 |
| 2005 | 62 | 0 | 62 |
| 2004 | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| 2003 | 59 | 0 | 59 |
| 2002 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 2001 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 2000 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 1999 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1998 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1997 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1996 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1995 | 29 | 5 | 24 |
| 1994 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1993 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1992 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1991 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1990 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1989 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1988 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1987 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1986 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1985 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1984 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1983 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1982 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1981 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1980 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1979 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 1978 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1977 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1976 | 59 | 0 | 59 |
| 1975 | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| 1974 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| 1973 | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| 1972 | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| 1971 | 97 | 0 | 97 |
| 1970 | 90 | 0 | 90 |
| 1969 | 97 | 0 | 97 |
| 1968 | 90 | 0 | 90 |
| 1967 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| 1966 | 89 | 0 | 89 |
| 1965 | 127 | 0 | 127 |
| 1964 | 162 | 0 | 162 |
| 1963 | 211 | 0 | 211 |
| 1962 | 183 | 0 | 183 |
| 1961 | 151 | 0 | 151 |
| 1960 | 143 | 0 | 143 |
| 1959 | 140 | 0 | 140 |
| 1958 | 105 | 0 | 105 |
| 1957 | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| 1956 | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| 1955 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1954 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1953 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1952 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1951 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1950 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1949 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1948 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1947 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1946 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1945 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1944 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1943 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1942 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1941 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1940 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1938 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1937 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1936 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1935 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1934 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1933 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1932 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1929 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1927 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1926 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1925 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1923 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1921 | 19 | 6 | 13 |
| 1919 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1917 | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| 1915 | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| 1914 | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| 1913 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1912 | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| 1910 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1909 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1907 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1905 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1902 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1901 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1900 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1898 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| 1890 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1888 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1880 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Edie (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 | 15 | |
| TX | 10 | |
| NY | 8 | |
| PA | 7 | |
| FL | 5 | |
| NC | 5 |