Boy
Edward
wealthy guardian, prosperous guardian
About Edward
Regal bearing and enduring elegance define this quintessentially distinguished name that has crowned kings and graced presidents. Edward represents centuries of tradition while remaining perpetually relevant, a testament to its fundamental appeal. The name offers remarkable versatility through its abundant nickname options, allowing personal expression at different life stages. Its straightforward spelling and pronunciation eliminate confusion, a practical consideration that parents genuinely appreciate. Edward conveys reliability and respectability, qualities that serve individuals well throughout their personal and professional lives. This name has weathered countless trends without losing its essential character, proving its resilience. For families valuing heritage, stability, and classic sophistication, Edward delivers without reservation.
Popularity of the Name Edward
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #11 | ||||
| 1881 | #10 | ||||
| 1882 | #11 | ||||
| 1883 | #11 | ||||
| 1884 | #11 | ||||
| 1885 | #11 | ||||
| 1886 | #11 | ||||
| 1887 | #10 | ||||
| 1888 | #11 | ||||
| 1889 | #10 | ||||
| 1890 | #11 | ||||
| 1891 | #11 | ||||
| 1892 | #11 | ||||
| 1893 | #9 | ||||
| 1894 | #11 | ||||
| 1895 | #10 | ||||
| 1896 | #9 | ||||
| 1897 | #9 | ||||
| 1898 | #9 | ||||
| 1899 | #9 | ||||
| 1900 | #9 | #15 | |||
| 1901 | #9 | #10 | |||
| 1902 | #9 | #10 | |||
| 1903 | #9 | #10 | |||
| 1904 | #9 | #12 | |||
| 1905 | #9 | #13 | |||
| 1906 | #9 | #11 | |||
| 1907 | #9 | #13 | |||
| 1908 | #9 | #13 | |||
| 1909 | #9 | #12 | |||
| 1910 | #9 | #11 | |||
| 1911 | #9 | #14 | |||
| 1912 | #8 | #18 | |||
| 1913 | #8 | #16 | |||
| 1914 | #8 | #13 | |||
| 1915 | #8 | #10 | |||
| 1916 | #8 | #14 | |||
| 1917 | #8 | #13 | |||
| 1918 | #8 | #14 | |||
| 1919 | #8 | #16 | |||
| 1920 | #8 | #10 | |||
| 1921 | #8 | #16 | |||
| 1922 | #8 | #20 | |||
| 1923 | #8 | #21 | |||
| 1924 | #9 | #15 | |||
| 1925 | #9 | #19 | |||
| 1926 | #10 | #22 | |||
| 1927 | #10 | #23 | |||
| 1928 | #10 | #24 | |||
| 1929 | #10 | #30 | |||
| 1930 | #10 | #20 | |||
| 1931 | #11 | #23 | |||
| 1932 | #11 | #19 | |||
| 1933 | #11 | #25 | |||
| 1934 | #13 | #29 | |||
| 1935 | #13 | #28 | |||
| 1936 | #13 | #19 | |||
| 1937 | #13 | #23 | |||
| 1938 | #13 | #26 | |||
| 1939 | #15 | #27 | |||
| 1940 | #16 | #28 | |||
| 1941 | #17 | #29 | |||
| 1942 | #17 | #30 | |||
| 1943 | #18 | #36 | |||
| 1944 | #18 | #40 | |||
| 1945 | #18 | #45 | |||
| 1946 | #19 | #41 | |||
| 1947 | #19 | #47 | |||
| 1948 | #19 | #44 | |||
| 1949 | #21 | #60 | |||
| 1950 | #22 | #44 | |||
| 1951 | #23 | #55 | |||
| 1952 | #23 | #59 | |||
| 1953 | #23 | #61 | |||
| 1954 | #22 | #55 | |||
| 1955 | #25 | #51 | |||
| 1956 | #25 | #65 | |||
| 1957 | #25 | #67 | |||
| 1958 | #28 | #70 | |||
| 1959 | #27 | #67 | |||
| 1960 | #26 | #63 | |||
| 1961 | #29 | #72 | |||
| 1962 | #29 | #71 | |||
| 1963 | #27 | #59 | |||
| 1964 | #27 | #65 | #18 | ||
| 1965 | #29 | #78 | #17 | ||
| 1966 | #30 | #65 | #17 | ||
| 1967 | #31 | #60 | #17 | ||
| 1968 | #31 | #76 | #22 | ||
| 1969 | #32 | #62 | #22 | ||
| 1970 | #31 | #67 | #23 | ||
| 1971 | #32 | #81 | #23 | ||
| 1972 | #34 | #62 | #21 | ||
| 1973 | #39 | #69 | #29 | ||
| 1974 | #40 | #68 | #25 | ||
| 1975 | #41 | #77 | #31 | ||
| 1976 | #45 | #80 | #32 | ||
| 1977 | #47 | #74 | #35 | ||
| 1978 | #47 | #80 | #32 | ||
| 1979 | #48 | #73 | #41 | ||
| 1980 | #52 | #70 | #44 | ||
| 1981 | #51 | #57 | #42 | ||
| 1982 | #53 | #61 | #44 | ||
| 1983 | #55 | #62 | #44 | ||
| 1984 | #58 | #55 | #47 | ||
| 1985 | #59 | #57 | #47 | ||
| 1986 | #61 | #63 | #48 | ||
| 1987 | #61 | #59 | #49 | ||
| 1988 | #62 | #67 | #52 | ||
| 1989 | #62 | #69 | #57 | ||
| 1990 | #68 | #73 | #54 | ||
| 1991 | #68 | #67 | #61 | #139 | |
| 1992 | #70 | #73 | #69 | #139 | |
| 1993 | #78 | #82 | #64 | #149 | |
| 1994 | #84 | #88 | #64 | #161 | |
| 1995 | #88 | #101 | #70 | #149 | |
| 1996 | #96 | #93 | #80 | #165 | |
| 1997 | #100 | #50 | #113 | #77 | #174 |
| 1998 | #105 | #49 | #97 | #79 | #165 |
| 1999 | #103 | #47 | #106 | #81 | #162 |
| 2000 | #108 | #49 | #110 | #81 | #163 |
| 2001 | #113 | #49 | #108 | #77 | #172 |
| 2002 | #119 | #48 | #121 | #89 | #166 |
| 2003 | #130 | #47 | #110 | #87 | #149 |
| 2004 | #129 | #44 | #105 | #96 | #172 |
| 2005 | #134 | #46 | #91 | #102 | #174 |
| 2006 | #141 | #44 | #94 | #111 | #173 |
| 2007 | #145 | #50 | #115 | #84 | #172 |
| 2008 | #148 | #47 | #82 | #93 | #189 |
| 2009 | #137 | #50 | #91 | #105 | #136 |
| 2010 | #136 | #46 | #72 | #101 | #141 |
| 2011 | #148 | #44 | #86 | #95 | #136 |
| 2012 | #157 | #38 | #70 | #95 | #158 |
| 2013 | #145 | #33 | #69 | #97 | #154 |
| 2014 | #162 | #32 | #71 | #106 | #143 |
| 2015 | #158 | #28 | #85 | #96 | #146 |
| 2016 | #162 | #28 | #75 | #91 | #155 |
| 2017 | #170 | #26 | #62 | #101 | #155 |
| 2018 | #170 | #26 | #64 | #89 | #138 |
| 2019 | #192 | #25 | #76 | #91 | #129 |
| 2020 | #195 | #30 | #66 | #90 | #164 |
| 2021 | #218 | #32 | #56 | #99 | #180 |
| 2022 | #216 | #35 | #58 | #115 | #168 |
| 2023 | #213 | #36 | #74 | #177 | #168 |
| 2024 | #228 | #38 | #53 | #144 | #200 |
| 2025 | #224 | #38 | #77 | #131 | #210 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Edward
Names Similar to Edward
Nicknames for Edward
- Ed
- Eddie
- Ted
- Teddy
- Ward
Famous People Named Edward
| Edward VIII | Former King of the United Kingdom |
| Edward Heath | Former British Prime Minister |
| Edward Snowden | Whistleblower and former NSA contractor |
| Edward Norton | American actor |
| Edward Albee | American playwright |
| Edward Kennedy | American politician |
| Edward Elgar | English composer |
| Edward Hopper | American painter |
| Edward Jenner | British physician and scientist |
| Edward James Olmos | American actor and director |
| Edward Munch | Norwegian painter |
| Edward Said | Palestinian-American literary theorist and critic |
| Edward VI | Former King of England |
| Edward Zwick | American filmmaker |
| Edward Burns | American actor and filmmaker |
| Edward G. Robinson | American actor |
| Edward Herrmann | American actor |
| Edward Woodward | English actor |
| Edward Teller | Hungarian-American physicist |
| Edward R. Murrow | American broadcast journalist |
Characters Named Edward
| Edward Cullen | Twilight series |
| Edward Scissorhands | Film character |
| Edward Rochester | Jane Eyre |
| Edward Ferrars | Sense and Sensibility |
| Edward Hyde | Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde |
| Edward Bloom | Big Fish |
| Edward Kenway | Assassin's Creed IV - Black Flag |
| Edward Elric | Fullmetal Alchemist |
| Edward Wong Hau Pepelu Tivrusky IV | Cowboy Bebop |
| Edward Teach | Blackbeard - Pirates of the Caribbean |
| Edward Newgate | Whitebeard - One Piece |
| Edward Lewis | Pretty Woman |
| Edward Morgan Blake | The Comedian - Watchmen |
| Edward Scrooge | A Christmas Carol |
| Edward Nygma | The Penguin - Gotham |
| Edward Larkin | Star Trek - Discovery |
| Edward "Ed" Mercer | The Orville |
| Edward Baldwin | For All Mankind |
| Edward Nigma | The Question - DC Comics |