gender neutral
Eddie
wealthy guardian, prosperous protector
About Eddie
Warm, friendly, and genuinely likeable, Eddie radiates approachability and charm. This name feels like a smile in verbal form, creating instant connection and positive associations. It's the kind of name that makes people feel comfortable and welcome.
Eddie has enjoyed enduring popularity precisely because it works. It's unpretentious and down-to-earth, suggesting someone who values authentic relationships over superficial impressions. The name carries a youthful energy that persists throughout life, keeping its bearer feeling young at heart regardless of age.
While Eddie can function independently, it also offers flexibility as a nickname for Edward, Edmund, or Edwin, giving parents options for formal documentation while using the friendlier version daily. This versatility appeals to families wanting both traditional foundations and casual accessibility.
The double consonant creates a bouncy, energetic rhythm that feels optimistic and upbeat. Eddie suits various personalities and professions, never limiting its bearer to narrow expectations. It's simply a solid, reliable, time-tested choice that continues delivering satisfaction generation after generation.
Popularity of the Name Eddie
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #104 | ||||
| 1881 | #114 | ||||
| 1882 | #90 | ||||
| 1883 | #105 | ||||
| 1884 | #89 | ||||
| 1885 | #101 | ||||
| 1886 | #86 | ||||
| 1887 | #106 | ||||
| 1888 | #94 | ||||
| 1889 | #105 | ||||
| 1890 | #86 | ||||
| 1891 | #90 | ||||
| 1892 | #90 | ||||
| 1893 | #82 | ||||
| 1894 | #94 | ||||
| 1895 | #85 | ||||
| 1896 | #76 | ||||
| 1897 | #73 | ||||
| 1898 | #81 | ||||
| 1899 | #75 | ||||
| 1900 | #63 | ||||
| 1901 | #66 | ||||
| 1902 | #66 | ||||
| 1903 | #70 | ||||
| 1904 | #75 | ||||
| 1905 | #73 | ||||
| 1906 | #66 | ||||
| 1907 | #70 | ||||
| 1908 | #71 | ||||
| 1909 | #69 | ||||
| 1910 | #59 | ||||
| 1911 | #78 | ||||
| 1912 | #104 | ||||
| 1913 | #102 | ||||
| 1914 | #109 | ||||
| 1915 | #120 | ||||
| 1916 | #114 | ||||
| 1917 | #118 | ||||
| 1918 | #117 | ||||
| 1919 | #99 | ||||
| 1920 | #104 | ||||
| 1921 | #118 | ||||
| 1922 | #112 | ||||
| 1923 | #110 | ||||
| 1924 | #113 | ||||
| 1925 | #101 | ||||
| 1926 | #108 | ||||
| 1927 | #103 | ||||
| 1928 | #105 | ||||
| 1929 | #102 | ||||
| 1930 | #97 | ||||
| 1931 | #95 | ||||
| 1932 | #91 | ||||
| 1933 | #93 | ||||
| 1934 | #92 | ||||
| 1935 | #87 | ||||
| 1936 | #79 | ||||
| 1937 | #83 | ||||
| 1938 | #79 | ||||
| 1939 | #81 | ||||
| 1940 | #81 | ||||
| 1941 | #78 | ||||
| 1942 | #86 | ||||
| 1943 | #80 | ||||
| 1944 | #79 | ||||
| 1945 | #81 | ||||
| 1946 | #85 | ||||
| 1947 | #80 | ||||
| 1948 | #78 | ||||
| 1949 | #80 | ||||
| 1950 | #89 | ||||
| 1951 | #89 | ||||
| 1952 | #93 | ||||
| 1953 | #97 | ||||
| 1954 | #91 | ||||
| 1955 | #92 | ||||
| 1956 | #93 | ||||
| 1957 | #95 | ||||
| 1958 | #100 | ||||
| 1959 | #101 | ||||
| 1960 | #102 | ||||
| 1961 | #102 | ||||
| 1962 | #105 | ||||
| 1963 | #109 | ||||
| 1964 | #106 | ||||
| 1965 | #113 | ||||
| 1966 | #121 | ||||
| 1967 | #132 | ||||
| 1968 | #132 | ||||
| 1969 | #146 | ||||
| 1970 | #151 | ||||
| 1971 | #147 | ||||
| 1972 | #150 | ||||
| 1973 | #156 | ||||
| 1974 | #166 | ||||
| 1975 | #168 | ||||
| 1976 | #169 | ||||
| 1977 | #171 | #282 | |||
| 1978 | #170 | ||||
| 1979 | #175 | ||||
| 1980 | #177 | ||||
| 1981 | #191 | ||||
| 1982 | #192 | #348 | |||
| 1983 | #203 | ||||
| 1984 | #201 | ||||
| 1985 | #207 | ||||
| 1986 | #218 | ||||
| 1987 | #219 | ||||
| 1988 | #222 | ||||
| 1989 | #223 | #336 | #326 | ||
| 1990 | #232 | ||||
| 1991 | #240 | ||||
| 1992 | #260 | #763 | |||
| 1993 | #275 | #356 | #843 | ||
| 1994 | #290 | ||||
| 1995 | #292 | #362 | #956 | ||
| 1996 | #317 | #306 | |||
| 1997 | #318 | #779 | #895 | ||
| 1998 | #339 | #570 | |||
| 1999 | #339 | #512 | |||
| 2000 | #349 | #575 | |||
| 2001 | #379 | #472 | #329 | ||
| 2002 | #382 | #449 | #358 | #791 | |
| 2003 | #389 | #483 | #281 | ||
| 2004 | #361 | #397 | #285 | ||
| 2005 | #399 | #421 | #316 | ||
| 2006 | #391 | #435 | #303 | ||
| 2007 | #413 | #409 | #400 | #383 | |
| 2008 | #437 | #372 | #551 | ||
| 2009 | #425 | #419 | #369 | #988 | |
| 2010 | #511 | #404 | #327 | #380 | |
| 2011 | #488 | #381 | #318 | #367 | |
| 2012 | #544 | #343 | #361 | #292 | #929 |
| 2013 | #602 | #316 | #347 | #345 | #781 |
| 2014 | #591 | #322 | #295 | #385 | |
| 2015 | #669 | #262 | #317 | #284 | #843 |
| 2016 | #647 | #263 | #291 | #423 | #816 |
| 2017 | #692 | #245 | #357 | #283 | |
| 2018 | #726 | #231 | #209 | #247 | #659 |
| 2019 | #746 | #226 | #411 | #491 | #724 |
| 2020 | #730 | #229 | #267 | #265 | #751 |
| 2021 | #763 | #221 | #242 | #263 | #797 |
| 2022 | #828 | #194 | #192 | #256 | #714 |
| 2023 | #861 | #215 | #280 | #265 | #800 |
| 2024 | #943 | #231 | #281 | #241 | #775 |
| 2025 | #861 | #229 | #441 | #281 | #690 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Eddie
Names Similar to Eddie
Nicknames for Eddie
- Ed
- Eddy
- Ted
- Teddy
- Ned
Famous People Named Eddie
| Eddie Murphy | American actor and comedian |
| Eddie Redmayne | English actor |
| Eddie Vedder | American musician, lead vocalist of Pearl Jam |
| Eddie Van Halen | Dutch-American musician, guitarist for the band Van Halen |
| Eddie Izzard | British comedian and actor |
| Eddie Cochran | American rock and roll musician |
| Eddie Guerrero | American professional wrestler |
| Eddie Irvine | Northern Irish former Formula One driver |
| Eddie Jones | Australian rugby union coach and former player |
| Eddie Rickenbacker | American World War I flying ace and race car driver |
| Eddie Jackson | American football player, safety for the Chicago Bears |
| Eddie Jordan | Irish former Formula One team owner and television presenter |
| Eddie George | American former professional football player |
| Eddie Howe | English football manager |
| Eddie Collins | American former professional baseball player |
| Eddie Kendricks | American singer, member of The Temptations |
| Eddie Huang | American chef, author, and television personality |
| Eddie Butler | Welsh rugby union player |
| Eddie Murray | American jazz trumpet player |
Characters Named Eddie
| Eddie Brock | Venom - Marvel Comics character |
| Eddie Valiant | Character from the film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" |
| Eddie Kaspbrak | Character from Stephen King's novel "It" |
| Eddie Morra | Protagonist of the film "Limitless" |
| Eddie Carbone | Character from Arthur Miller's play "A View from the Bridge" |
| Eddie Riggs | Protagonist of the video game "Brütal Legend" |
| Eddie Muntz | Character from the film "Up" |
| Eddie Walrus | Character from the animated TV series "Eddie Is a Yeti" |
| Eddie Bear | Character from the animated TV series "Little Charley Bear" |
| Eddie Thawne | Character from the TV series "The Flash" |
| Eddie Diaz | Character from the TV series "9-1-1" |
| Eddie Collins | Character from the film "The Great Escape" |
| Eddie Kasalivich | Protagonist of the film "Chain Reaction" |
| Eddie Felson | Character from the film "The Hustler" |
| Eddie Temple | Character from the film "Layer Cake" |
| Eddie Brocklehurst | Character from the TV series "Wild Bill" |
| Eddie Lawson | Character from the video game "Street Fighter" |
| Eddie Dean | Character from the TV series "Power" |
| Eddie Willers | Character from Ayn Rand's novel "Atlas Shrugged" |