Edwin

Rank 358th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Edwin was 358th most popular baby name for boys and 710th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 914 babies were named Edwin in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,676 babies in the United States were named Edwin. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Edwin is around 45 to 48 years old.

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

The most common nickname for Edwin is Ed.

Edwin Meaning & Origin

Edwin is a traditional English name derived from Old English elements "ead" and "wine," meaning "rich or blessed friend," suggesting a person who is generous, reliable, and supportive.

The name Edwin is described as wisdom-filled, charming and accomplished.

Pronunciation

Edwin is pronounced ed-win in English. The name Edwin has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Edwin

The name Edwin has been borne by several characters in popular culture, including Sir Edwin in the film "First Knight", and Edwin Jarvis, the butler of Tony Stark (Iron Man) in Marvel comics.

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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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