Edward
5 countries#224 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Edward was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,308,955 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #224 · peaked in 1924 with 21,223 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
52,243 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #147 · peaked in 2015 with 2,655 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
48,638 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #29 · peaked in 2015 with 2,593 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3,230 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #672 · peaked in 2022 with 68 births
Most common in: Paris, Pas-de-Calais, Nord, Guadeloupe, La Réunion
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3,082 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #148 · peaked in 1974 with 160 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
523 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #159 · peaked in 2013 with 28 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Edward’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #141 | — |
| 2007 | #145 | ↓4 |
| 2008 | #148 | ↓3 |
| 2009 | #137 | ↑11 |
| 2010 | #136 | ↑1 |
| 2011 | #148 | ↓12 |
| 2012 | #157 | ↓9 |
| 2013 | #145 | ↑12 |
| 2014 | #162 | ↓17 |
| 2015 | #158 | ↑4 |
| 2016 | #162 | ↓4 |
| 2017 | #169 | ↓7 |
| 2018 | #170 | ↓1 |
| 2019 | #192 | ↓22 |
| 2020 | #195 | ↓3 |
| 2021 | #218 | ↓23 |
| 2022 | #216 | ↑2 |
| 2023 | #213 | ↑3 |
| 2024 | #228 | ↓15 |
| 2025 | #224 | ↑4 |
Frequently asked questions about Edward
Is Edward a popular name?
Yes — Edward currently ranks #224 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Edward more common for boys or girls?
Edward is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Edward most popular?
Edward peaked in 1924 in United States, with 21,223 recorded births that year.
Is Edward rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Edward’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #11 in 1880 to #224 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Edward?
At least 1,364,428 babies have been recorded with the name Edward across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Edward popular in more than one country?
Yes — Edward appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Edward?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Edward include Griffin, Oscar, Cohen, Kairo.
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