Edythe
Edythe is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Blessed war or rich battle.
Origin and history
Edythe is a vintage spelling variant of Edith, derived from Old English elements meaning rich or blessed battle. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the early 20th century in the United States and has since become a rare, classic choice. Today, it offers a distinctive, archaic spelling option for parents looking for a traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
13,880 babies in the United States have been named Edythe since 1880. It ranks #1346 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2056.
States where it is most popular
- NY (20.8 %)
- PA (13.7 %)
- NJ (7 %)
- IL (6.7 %)
- OH (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 344 |
| 1890-1900 | 810 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,275 |
| 1910-1920 | 4,055 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,826 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,333 |
| 1940-1950 | 933 |
| 1950-1960 | 622 |
| 1960-1970 | 352 |
| 1970-1980 | 117 |
| 1980-1990 | 34 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 28 |
| 2010-2019 | 101 |
| 2020-2029 | 45 |
Famous people named Edythe
- Edythe Chapman: Actress
Nicknames
Edie, Ede
Fun facts
- Edythe uses the stylistic 'y' spelling that was popular in Victorian and early 20th-century naming trends.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage in the early 1900s before gradually declining in frequency.