How Many People Are Named Edith?
271,104
people in the United States are named Edith
1 in 1,235 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#293
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0809%
Of US population
Peak Year
1918
7,877 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch
Pronunciation:
EE-dith (English), E-dit (German, Swedish)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
From the Old English name Eadgyð, derived from the elements ead "wealth, fortune" and gyð "war". It was popular among Anglo-Saxon royalty, being borne for example by Saint Eadgyeth;, the daughter of King Edgar the Peaceful. The name remained common after the Norman conquest. It became rare after the 15th century, but was revived in the 19th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 94.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
20,086
Pennsylvania
16,235
Texas
11,572
California
11,369
North Carolina
10,171
Illinois
9,285
Ohio
8,979
Virginia
8,894
Kentucky
7,722
Tennessee
6,878
💡 Fun Facts About "Edith"
- 579 babies were named Edith in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1918
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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