NAME PROFILE
Edward
Edward is an Old English name meaning 'wealthy guardian.' It conveys a sense of strength, responsibility, and protection, often associated with noble character and leadership.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,308,955 |
| Gender | Male (94% / 6%) |
| Peak year | 1924 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 24%PA — 20%CA — 20%IL — 19%MA — 17%
Notable People
Edward I of England (King, known as Longshanks) · Edward VII of the United Kingdom (King, known for modernizing the monarchy) · Edward Norton (Actor, known for *Fight Club* and *American History X*) · Edward Snowden (Whistleblower, known for exposing NSA surveillance) · Edward Elgar (Composer, known for *Pomp and Circumstance*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
EddieEdTed
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