Edith Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Edith is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Edith?
Edith is spelled E-D-I-T-H. The name has 5 letters.
Edith at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Edith means “riches” or “blessed” and “war” or “battle.”
- Origin
- Edith is a female given name that may derive from the Old English elements “ead” meaning “riches” or “blessed” and “gyth” meaning “war” or “battle.”
- Pronunciation
- EE-dith · 2 syllables
Edith Popularity in 2025
Rank#499
Recorded Births595
- Girls usage rose 29 places to #499 and recorded 14 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 Edith Mean?
Edith means “riches” or “blessed” and “war” or “battle.”
Origin: Edith is a female given name that may derive from the Old English elements “ead” meaning “riches” or “blessed” and “gyth” meaning “war” or “battle.”
How Do You Pronounce Edith?
PronunciationEE-dith
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Edith?
- History
- The name Edith was used in medieval England and has appeared in various historical documents and literature since that time.
Edith Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 595 | #499 |
| 2024 | Girls | 581 | #528 |
| 2023 | Girls | 605 | #503 |
| 2022 | Girls | 609 | #513 |
| 2021 | Girls | 638 | #493 |
| 2020 | Girls | 650 | #472 |
| 2019 | Girls | 628 | #501 |
| 2018 | Girls | 605 | #517 |
| 2017 | Girls | 655 | #476 |
| 2016 | Girls | 641 | #486 |
| 2015 | Girls | 599 | #524 |
| 2014 | Girls | 462 | #623 |
| 2013 | Girls | 387 | #716 |
| 2012 | Girls | 365 | #759 |
| 2011 | Girls | 352 | #772 |
| 2010 | Girls | 326 | #821 |
| 2009 | Girls | 333 | #840 |
| 2008 | Girls | 359 | #803 |
| 2007 | Girls | 400 | #728 |
| 2006 | Girls | 446 | #649 |
| 2005 | Girls | 448 | #627 |
| 2004 | Girls | 404 | #682 |
| 2003 | Girls | 389 | #677 |
| 2002 | Girls | 459 | #571 |
When Was Edith 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.
1918 · Girls
7,858 recorded births
National rank #30
1920 · Girls
7,773 recorded births
National rank #32
1919 · Girls
7,767 recorded births
National rank #29
1921 · Girls
7,589 recorded births
National rank #33
Where Edith 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 Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| VT | #65 | 6 |
| ND | #141 | 7 |
| ME | #176 | 6 |
| NH | #236 | 5 |
| IN | #258 | 27 |
| WV | #273 | 6 |
| NE | #296 | 7 |
| MN | #304 | 18 |