Eddie
Eddie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Wealthy guardian, rich friend, or rejuvenated, depending on the full root name (such as Edward, Edwin, or Edna).
Origin and history
Eddie is traditionally an English diminutive of names starting with 'Ed-', such as Edward, Edwin, or Edna. While historically more common as a masculine name or nickname, it has a long history of independent usage for females in the United States. Today it remains a rare, vintage-sounding choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
15,760 babies in the United States have been named Eddie since 1880. It ranks #1235 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2047.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.8 %)
- MS (15.8 %)
- GA (15.4 %)
- AL (13.7 %)
- AR (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 220 |
| 1890-1900 | 453 |
| 1900-1910 | 800 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,215 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,521 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,939 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,645 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,580 |
| 1960-1970 | 681 |
| 1970-1980 | 329 |
| 1980-1990 | 190 |
| 1990-2000 | 71 |
| 2000-2010 | 34 |
| 2010-2019 | 28 |
| 2020-2029 | 54 |
Famous people named Eddie
- Eddie Bernice Johnson: Politician, Representative
Fun facts
- Eddie originated as a short form for Old English names beginning with the element 'ead', meaning wealth or fortune.
- More than 15,000 females in the United States have been officially registered with the first name Eddie since 1880.