Eddie
Eddie is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Wealthy guard or prosperous protector (when derived from Edward).
Origin and history
Eddie originated as a familiar diminutive for English names starting with 'Ed-', such as Edward, Edmund, or Edwin. It gained widespread standing as an independent given name in the United States during the late 19th and 20th centuries. Today, it remains a classic, friendly choice used both as a stand-alone name and as a nickname.
Popularity in the United States
211,867 babies in the United States have been named Eddie since 1880. It ranks #177 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #785.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.1 %)
- CA (8.8 %)
- GA (8.2 %)
- MS (7 %)
- AL (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,526 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,284 |
| 1900-1910 | 3,695 |
| 1910-1920 | 10,507 |
| 1920-1930 | 16,921 |
| 1930-1940 | 22,328 |
| 1940-1950 | 34,807 |
| 1950-1960 | 38,598 |
| 1960-1970 | 30,573 |
| 1970-1980 | 15,871 |
| 1980-1990 | 12,008 |
| 1990-2000 | 9,665 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,109 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,208 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,767 |
Famous people named Eddie
- Eddie Murphy: Actor, Comedian
- Eddie Vedder: Musician, Singer
- Eddie Redmayne: Actor
Fun facts
- Although traditionally a nickname for Edward or Edmund, Eddie has long been registered as an official stand-alone name in the U.S.
- Eddie was extremely popular in mid-20th-century America, frequently appearing in television, sports, and music.