Edwin Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Edwin is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Edwin?
Edwin is spelled E-D-W-I-N. The name has 5 letters.
Edwin at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Edwin comes from Old English elements meaning “wealth” or “prosperity” and “friend.”
- Origin
- Edwin is commonly associated with Old English origins, derived from the combination of words meaning “wealth” and “friend.”
- Pronunciation
- ED-win · 2 syllables
Edwin Popularity in 2025
Rank#398
Recorded Births798
- Boys usage fell 16 places to #398 and recorded 54 fewer 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 Edwin Mean?
Edwin comes from Old English elements meaning “wealth” or “prosperity” and “friend.”
Origin: Edwin is commonly associated with Old English origins, derived from the combination of words meaning “wealth” and “friend.”
How Do You Pronounce Edwin?
PronunciationED-win
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Edwin?
- History
- Edwin was the name of several early medieval English figures, including a 7th-century king of Northumbria.
Edwin Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 798 | #398 |
| 2024 | Boys | 852 | #382 |
| 2023 | Boys | 831 | #384 |
| 2022 | Boys | 917 | #359 |
| 2021 | Boys | 921 | #353 |
| 2020 | Boys | 931 | #344 |
| 2019 | Boys | 962 | #348 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,005 | #332 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,034 | #332 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,105 | #317 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,149 | #312 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,189 | #298 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,235 | #282 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,308 | #270 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,524 | #235 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,703 | #209 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,980 | #192 |
| 2008 | Girls | 5 | #17,504 |
| 2008 | Boys | 2,263 | #175 |
| 2007 | Boys | 2,398 | #171 |
| 2006 | Girls | 7 | #13,606 |
| 2006 | Boys | 2,672 | #158 |
| 2005 | Girls | 5 | #16,462 |
| 2005 | Boys | 2,307 | #178 |
When Was Edwin 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.
1922 · Boys
3,827 recorded births
National rank #52
1924 · Boys
3,788 recorded births
National rank #55
1921 · Boys
3,750 recorded births
National rank #54
1920 · Boys
3,734 recorded births
National rank #53
Where Edwin 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MD | #233 | 24 |
| OR | #263 | 16 |
| MN | #275 | 22 |
| NE | #293 | 8 |
| SC | #298 | 18 |
| IN | #308 | 25 |
| NM | #311 | 6 |
| CA | #312 | 118 |