Edith
5 countries#499 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Edith was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
271,705 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #499 · peaked in 1918 with 7,877 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, California, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
56,903 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #900 · peaked in 1950 with 1,594 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Pas-de-Calais, Seine-Maritime, Yvelines
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,992 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #193 · peaked in 2021 with 650 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6,458 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #83 · peaked in 2021 with 613 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
406 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #183 · peaked in 2019 with 30 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
128 births recorded 2009–2025 · currently #231 · peaked in 2018 with 17 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Edith’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #649 | — |
| 2007 | #728 | ↓79 |
| 2008 | #803 | ↓75 |
| 2009 | #840 | ↓37 |
| 2010 | #821 | ↑19 |
| 2011 | #772 | ↑49 |
| 2012 | #759 | ↑13 |
| 2013 | #716 | ↑43 |
| 2014 | #623 | ↑93 |
| 2015 | #524 | ↑99 |
| 2016 | #486 | ↑38 |
| 2017 | #476 | ↑10 |
| 2018 | #517 | ↓41 |
| 2019 | #501 | ↑16 |
| 2020 | #472 | ↑29 |
| 2021 | #493 | ↓21 |
| 2022 | #513 | ↓20 |
| 2023 | #503 | ↑10 |
| 2024 | #528 | ↓25 |
| 2025 | #499 | ↑29 |
Frequently asked questions about Edith
Is Edith a popular name?
Yes — Edith currently ranks #499 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Edith more common for boys or girls?
Edith is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Edith most popular?
Edith peaked in 1918 in United States, with 7,877 recorded births that year.
Is Edith rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Edith’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #28 in 1880 to #499 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Edith?
At least 335,600 babies have been recorded with the name Edith across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Edith popular in more than one country?
Yes — Edith appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Edith?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Edith include Maxine, Lakelynn, Bianca, Mae.
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