Edward
Edward is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Wealthy protector or guardian of fortune.
Origin and history
Edward is derived from Old English elements meaning wealth or fortune and guard. Traditionally a masculine name, historical records show occasional female usage in the United States, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has fallen out of contemporary female usage in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
5,361 babies in the United States have been named Edward since 1880. It ranks #2354 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (28.6 %)
- PA (16.7 %)
- CA (13.7 %)
- IL (8.8 %)
- MA (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 69 |
| 1890-1900 | 101 |
| 1900-1910 | 85 |
| 1910-1920 | 431 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,014 |
| 1930-1940 | 714 |
| 1940-1950 | 518 |
| 1950-1960 | 557 |
| 1960-1970 | 676 |
| 1970-1980 | 596 |
| 1980-1990 | 424 |
| 1990-2000 | 124 |
| 2000-2010 | 47 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Teddy, Ned
Fun facts
- The name combines the Old English words ead (wealth, fortune) and weard (guard, protector).
- Over 5,000 females in the U.S. were officially registered with the name Edward, largely in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.