Edward Boy

Popularity: #217 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationED-ward / /ˈɛd.wərd/

Old English; Germanic

Meaning

Old English: wealthy guardian; Germanic: prosperous protector

Historical & Cultural Background

Edward is a name of Old English origin, derived from the elements 'ead' meaning wealth or fortune and 'ward' meaning guardian. It has been borne by several English kings, most notably Edward the Confessor, who was canonized as a saint. The name has remained popular in various forms throughout history and is associated with nobility and leadership. It has also been used in literature and popular culture, contributing to its enduring appeal.

Trend Summary

Edward has experienced fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the early 20th century and seeing a resurgence in recent years.

Similar Names

EdmundEliasEdgarEthanEvanElliotEmmettEzekiel

Variants

  • Ed
  • Eddie
  • Ned

International Variants

  • Eduardo (Spanish)
  • Édouard (French)
  • Edoardo (Italian)

Famous people named Edward

Edward I of England was a king known for his military campaigns and legal reforms.

Edward VIII was a British king who abdicated the throne to marry Wallis Simpson.

Edward Norton is an American actor recognized for his roles in films such as 'Fight Club' and 'American History X'.

Edward Albee was an American playwright known for works like 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'.

Fictional characters named Edward

Edward Elric is a character from the anime and manga series 'Fullmetal Alchemist', known for his quest to restore his brother's body.

Edward Cullen is a character from the 'Twilight' series, portrayed as a vampire and love interest of the protagonist.

Sibling Suggestions

AliceHenryGeorgeCharlotteJamesMargaret

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Edward was first seen in the United States in 1880. Edward has ranked as high as #15 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Edward has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Edward (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 174
12%
TX 128
9%
NY 103
7%
FL 86
6%
IL 77
5%
PA 71
5%
GA 59
4%
MA 54
4%
MI 53
4%
OH 51
3%
NC 46
3%
VA 41
3%
WI 38
3%
TN 38
3%
MD 35
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18802,364
18812,177
18822,477
18832,250
18842,439
18852,220
18862,312
18872,125
18882,470
18892,299
18902,282
18911,989
18922,416
18932,309
18942,179
18952,203
18962,296
18972,121
18982,337
18991,901
19002,720
19011,917
19022,294
19032,268
19042,335
19052,366
19062,398
19072,576
19082,707
19092,935
19103,407
19114,164
19127,936
19139,474
191412,319
191515,889
191617,005
191717,501
191819,489
191918,536
192020,097
192120,817
192220,419
192320,597
192421,126
192520,090
192619,375
192719,114
192818,492
192917,220
193017,351
193115,647
193215,190
193313,797
193413,917
193513,844
193614,194
193714,930
193814,550
193914,428
194014,404
194115,581
194217,469
194317,713
194416,481
194515,871
194618,585
194720,539
194818,983
194919,172
195018,715
195119,913
195219,504
195318,984
195419,493
195519,280
195619,437
195718,711
195817,375
195916,916
196016,592
196115,876
196215,515
196315,320
196415,608
196514,411
196613,277
196712,653
196812,276
196912,452
197012,278
197111,061
19729,295
19738,359
19747,820
19757,380
19767,048
19776,840
19786,480
19796,875
19806,763
19816,661
19826,281
19836,005
19845,914
19855,869
19865,779
19875,911
19885,801
19895,849
19905,746
19915,572
19925,233
19934,790
19944,520
19954,143
19964,073
19973,915
19983,575
19993,597
20003,485
20013,376
20023,244
20033,114
20043,154
20052,975
20062,871
20072,827
20082,794
20092,987
20102,905
20112,671
20122,597
20132,709
20142,591
20152,601
20162,517
20172,327
20182,286
20192,053
20201,950
20211,748
20221,751
20231,734
20241,584