Edward Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Edward is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Edward?
Edward is spelled E-D-W-A-R-D. The name has 6 letters.
Edward at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Edward means “wealthy guardian” or “guardian of riches.”
- Origin
- Edward is commonly associated with Old English origins, derived from the elements “ead” meaning “wealth” or “fortune” and “weard” meaning “guardian” or…
- Pronunciation
- ED-ward · 2 syllables
Edward Popularity in 2025
Rank#224
Recorded Births1,591
- Boys usage rose 4 places to #224 and recorded 2 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 Edward Mean?
Edward means “wealthy guardian” or “guardian of riches.”
Origin: Edward is commonly associated with Old English origins, derived from the elements “ead” meaning “wealth” or “fortune” and “weard” meaning “guardian” or “protector.”
How Do You Pronounce Edward?
PronunciationED-ward
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Edward?
- History
- The name Edward has been used frequently in English history, notably borne by kings of England during the medieval period. It has remained in use across centuries in English-speaking countries.
Edward Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,591 | #224 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,589 | #228 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,737 | #213 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,752 | #216 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,749 | #218 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,952 | #195 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,054 | #192 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,286 | #170 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,328 | #169 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,518 | #162 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,602 | #158 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,591 | #162 |
| 2013 | Boys | 2,711 | #145 |
| 2012 | Boys | 2,597 | #157 |
| 2011 | Boys | 2,671 | #148 |
| 2010 | Boys | 2,905 | #136 |
| 2009 | Boys | 2,988 | #137 |
| 2008 | Boys | 2,796 | #148 |
| 2007 | Girls | 7 | #13,924 |
| 2007 | Boys | 2,828 | #145 |
| 2006 | Boys | 2,871 | #141 |
| 2005 | Boys | 2,975 | #134 |
| 2004 | Girls | 10 | #9,892 |
When Was Edward 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.
1924 · Boys
21,126 recorded births
National rank #9
1921 · Boys
20,817 recorded births
National rank #8
1923 · Boys
20,597 recorded births
National rank #8
1947 · Boys
20,539 recorded births
National rank #19
Where Edward 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #74 | 11 |
| ME | #119 | 11 |
| NH | #121 | 12 |
| RI | #155 | 7 |
| MA | #158 | 44 |
| VA | #159 | 56 |
| MD | #159 | 37 |
| WI | #162 | 39 |