Eddie Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Eddie is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Eddie?
Eddie is spelled E-D-D-I-E. The name has 5 letters.
Eddie at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- “Eddie” is a diminutive form derived from names containing the Old English element “ēad,” which means “wealth” or “fortune.”
- Origin
- The name “Eddie” is commonly used as a familiar form of Edward and other related names that contain the Old English element “ēad.”
- Pronunciation
- ED-ee · 2 syllables
Eddie Popularity in 2025
Rank#11,932
Recorded Births7
Rank#860
Recorded Births280
- Girls usage fell 2,376 places to #11,932 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 82 places to #860 and recorded 36 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Eddie Mean?
“Eddie” is a diminutive form derived from names containing the Old English element “ēad,” which means “wealth” or “fortune.”
Origin: The name “Eddie” is commonly used as a familiar form of Edward and other related names that contain the Old English element “ēad.”
How Do You Pronounce Eddie?
PronunciationED-ee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Eddie?
- History
- “Eddie” has been used as a familiar shortened form of several traditional English names since at least the early 20th century.
Eddie Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 7 | #11,932 |
| 2025 | Boys | 280 | #860 |
| 2024 | Girls | 10 | #9,556 |
| 2024 | Boys | 244 | #942 |
| 2023 | Girls | 11 | #8,989 |
| 2023 | Boys | 278 | #861 |
| 2022 | Girls | 9 | #10,383 |
| 2022 | Boys | 300 | #827 |
| 2021 | Girls | 7 | #12,206 |
| 2021 | Boys | 329 | #763 |
| 2020 | Girls | 10 | #9,546 |
| 2020 | Boys | 336 | #730 |
| 2019 | Girls | 10 | #9,736 |
| 2019 | Boys | 321 | #746 |
| 2018 | Boys | 330 | #726 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 357 | #692 |
| 2016 | Boys | 408 | #647 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6 | #14,482 |
| 2015 | Boys | 384 | #669 |
| 2014 | Girls | 7 | #13,069 |
| 2014 | Boys | 465 | #591 |
| 2013 | Boys | 422 | #602 |
| 2012 | Boys | 480 | #544 |
When Was Eddie Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1947 · Boys
4,457 recorded births
National rank #80
1959 · Boys
4,248 recorded births
National rank #101
1948 · Boys
4,234 recorded births
National rank #78
1960 · Boys
4,191 recorded births
National rank #102
Where Eddie Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #389 | 7 |
| UT | #515 | 8 |
| WI | #570 | 8 |
| CA | #627 | 45 |
| MN | #640 | 7 |
| OH | #676 | 13 |
| TX | #708 | 39 |
| AZ | #720 | 8 |