NAME PROFILE
Eddie
Eddie is of English and German origin, derived from the Old English name 'Eadweard,' which means 'wealthy guardian.' It has a cheerful and friendly connotation, often associated with individuals who are sociable, humorous, and kind-hearted.
Key Stats
| Total births | 227,627 |
| Gender | Male (88% / 12%) |
| Peak year | 1947 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 21%GA — 21%MS — 20%AL — 20%FL — 19%
Notable People
Eddie Murphy (Actor, known for *Beverly Hills Cop*) · Eddie Redmayne (Actor, won an Oscar for *The Theory of Everything*) · Eddie Van Halen (Guitarist, co-founder of Van Halen) · Eddie Izzard (Comedian and actor) · Eddie George (Former NFL player and Heisman Trophy winner)
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