Edith
Edith is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Prosperous in war, rich gift, or blessed fortune.
Origin and history
Edith originates from the Old English elements meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune' combined with 'war' or 'strife'. Historically, it has been predominantly a female name, though SSA records reflect rare historical masculine usage in the United States. Today, masculine registration of the name is extremely unusual.
Popularity in the United States
825 babies in the United States have been named Edith since 1880. It ranks #3851 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 49 |
| 1890-1900 | 63 |
| 1900-1910 | 61 |
| 1910-1920 | 134 |
| 1920-1930 | 183 |
| 1930-1940 | 144 |
| 1940-1950 | 82 |
| 1950-1960 | 40 |
| 1960-1970 | 17 |
| 1970-1980 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 21 |
| 1990-2000 | 20 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Edie, Ed
Fun facts
- Edith derives from the Old English name Eadgyð, which remained popular throughout Anglo-Saxon times.
- While historically understood as a female name, over 800 males were named Edith in U.S. records during the 20th century.