Edd
Edd is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Wealthy guardian or prosperous protector.
Origin and history
Edd originated as a simplified spelling or short form of traditional Old English names such as Edward, Edmund, or Edgar. It was moderately common in the United States around the turn of the 20th century. In modern times, it is rarely given as an official full name and typically functions as a nickname.
Popularity in the United States
5,438 babies in the United States have been named Edd since 1880. It ranks #1653 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TN (15.2 %)
- TX (15 %)
- AL (12.7 %)
- GA (11.6 %)
- KY (11.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 541 |
| 1890-1900 | 510 |
| 1900-1910 | 446 |
| 1910-1920 | 888 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,034 |
| 1930-1940 | 738 |
| 1940-1950 | 580 |
| 1950-1960 | 329 |
| 1960-1970 | 190 |
| 1970-1980 | 98 |
| 1980-1990 | 61 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 18 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Edd
- Edd Byrnes: Actor
- Edd Roush: Baseball player
Fun facts
- Edd arose naturally as a phonetic spelling variant of Ed, the classic short form for Edward or Edmund.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage between 1880 and 1920 before steadily declining in popularity.