Edward

Rank 216th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Edward was 216th most popular baby name for boys and 398th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,736 babies were named Edward in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,938 babies in the United States were named Edward. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.5% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Edward is around 56 to 62 years old.

The name "Edward" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Edward include Ed, Eddie, Ted and Teddy.

Edward Meaning & Origin

Edward is a classic and regal name of Old English origin, meaning "wealthy guard", evoking a sense of responsibility and strength.

The name Edward is described as regal, wise and courageously romantic.

Pronunciation

Edward is pronounced edh-ward in English. The name Edward has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Edward

There have been eight kings of England named Edward.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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