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Edith
Edith is an Old English name meaning 'prosperous in war,' derived from the elements 'ead' (wealth, fortune) and 'gyð' (war). The name carries a sense of strength and resilience, evoking an image of someone who is determined and capable, with a nurturing spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 271,705 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 20%TX — 20%IL — 20%NY — 20%FL — 20%
Notable People
Edith Wharton (Author, *The Age of Innocence*) · Edith Nesbit (Author, *The Railway Children*) · Edith Sitwell (Poet, member of the Sitwell literary family) · Edith Piaf (Singer, *La Vie en Rose*) · Edith Finch (Fictional character, *What Remains of Edith Finch*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
EdieEddie
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