Edwina Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationED-wina / ˈɛd.wɪ.nəOld English; Germanic
Meaning
Old English: wealthy friend; Germanic: prosperous friend
Historical & Cultural Background
Edwina is a feminine form of the name Edward, which has roots in Old English. The name became popular in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been used in literature and has royal connotations due to its association with Edwardian culture.
Trend Summary
Edwina has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Edwena
- Edda
International Variants
- Edvina (Slavic)
- Eadwynn (Old English)
Famous people named Edwina
Edwina Mountbatten was a British socialite and the wife of Louis Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India.
Edwina Currie is a British former politician and author known for her work in the UK Parliament.
Fictional characters named Edwina
Edwina is a character in the children's book series 'The Pigeon' by Mo Willems.
Edwina is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus' as a student.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Edwina was first seen in the United States in 1881. Edwina has ranked as high as #611 nationally, which occurred in 1943, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Edwina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Edwina (2000)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 8 |
| 1884 | 9 |
| 1885 | 10 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1887 | 13 |
| 1888 | 13 |
| 1889 | 10 |
| 1890 | 15 |
| 1891 | 17 |
| 1892 | 11 |
| 1893 | 19 |
| 1894 | 28 |
| 1895 | 16 |
| 1896 | 24 |
| 1897 | 16 |
| 1898 | 16 |
| 1899 | 28 |
| 1900 | 25 |
| 1901 | 31 |
| 1902 | 28 |
| 1903 | 20 |
| 1904 | 32 |
| 1905 | 39 |
| 1906 | 22 |
| 1907 | 38 |
| 1908 | 51 |
| 1909 | 48 |
| 1910 | 53 |
| 1911 | 48 |
| 1912 | 71 |
| 1913 | 90 |
| 1914 | 128 |
| 1915 | 144 |
| 1916 | 149 |
| 1917 | 154 |
| 1918 | 183 |
| 1919 | 182 |
| 1920 | 186 |
| 1921 | 190 |
| 1922 | 234 |
| 1923 | 209 |
| 1924 | 206 |
| 1925 | 238 |
| 1926 | 221 |
| 1927 | 192 |
| 1928 | 173 |
| 1929 | 158 |
| 1930 | 188 |
| 1931 | 248 |
| 1932 | 258 |
| 1933 | 255 |
| 1934 | 233 |
| 1935 | 222 |
| 1936 | 268 |
| 1937 | 225 |
| 1938 | 223 |
| 1939 | 242 |
| 1940 | 266 |
| 1941 | 216 |
| 1942 | 319 |
| 1943 | 364 |
| 1944 | 326 |
| 1945 | 272 |
| 1946 | 283 |
| 1947 | 271 |
| 1948 | 255 |
| 1949 | 230 |
| 1950 | 220 |
| 1951 | 243 |
| 1952 | 229 |
| 1953 | 234 |
| 1954 | 248 |
| 1955 | 221 |
| 1956 | 226 |
| 1957 | 205 |
| 1958 | 177 |
| 1959 | 184 |
| 1960 | 192 |
| 1961 | 298 |
| 1962 | 350 |
| 1963 | 285 |
| 1964 | 256 |
| 1965 | 194 |
| 1966 | 199 |
| 1967 | 157 |
| 1968 | 136 |
| 1969 | 120 |
| 1970 | 101 |
| 1971 | 105 |
| 1972 | 105 |
| 1973 | 71 |
| 1974 | 80 |
| 1975 | 66 |
| 1976 | 76 |
| 1977 | 65 |
| 1978 | 84 |
| 1979 | 79 |
| 1980 | 133 |
| 1981 | 140 |
| 1982 | 115 |
| 1983 | 90 |
| 1984 | 85 |
| 1985 | 56 |
| 1986 | 40 |
| 1987 | 61 |
| 1988 | 61 |
| 1989 | 51 |
| 1990 | 31 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 35 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1995 | 28 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |