Edwin
Edwin is a boy name that ranked #382 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1880. Its best recorded rank was #52 in 1919.
Latest rank
#382
Peak rank
#52
Reached in 1919
Total recorded usage
244,381
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1880
What To Know About Edwin
As a boy name with English origins, Edwin has the kind of staying power that comes from being both recognizable and versatile. It fits naturally across casual and formal settings.
Edwin is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Edwin appearing in official records as far back as 1880, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #52 in 1919, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
Pronunciation: EDWIN
Origin: English
Editorial status: published
Confidence: medium
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.