How Many People Are Named Edwin?
247,935
people in the United States are named Edwin
1 in 1,351 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#325
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0740%
Of US population
Peak Year
1922
3,849 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Dutch
Pronunciation:
ED-win (English), ED-win (Dutch), ED-vin (Dutch)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Means "rich friend" from the Old English elements ead "wealth, fortune" and wine "friend". This was the name of a 7th-century Northumbrian king, regarded as a saint. After the Norman conquest the name was not popular, but it was eventually revived in the 19th century. A notable bearer was the astronaut Edwin Aldrin (1930-), also known as Buzz, the second man to walk on the moon.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 67.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
32,017
California
23,608
Texas
15,935
Pennsylvania
13,959
Illinois
13,866
New Jersey
9,412
Ohio
8,695
Michigan
7,741
Florida
6,886
Massachusetts
6,360
💡 Fun Facts About "Edwin"
- 850 babies were named Edwin in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1922
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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