Girl
Edith
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About Edith
A classic powerhouse that's experiencing a remarkable renaissance. Edith possesses undeniable strength—this is a name that commands respect while maintaining warmth and accessibility. The vintage appeal connects generations, honoring great-grandmothers while feeling perfectly at home in modern nurseries. Its straightforward spelling eliminates confusion, and the crisp consonants give it a no-nonsense quality that suggests confidence and capability. Edith works exceptionally well across cultures and languages, rarely requiring explanation or correction. The name offers delightful nickname options like Edie or Etta, providing flexibility as personality develops. What makes Edith particularly compelling is its literary and historical richness—worn by authors, activists, and innovators who left lasting legacies. Parents choosing Edith often value substance over trends, preferring names with depth and character. It's a name that grows stronger with age, serving its bearer equally well in childhood wonder and adult achievement. Edith represents timeless sophistication with an edge of rebellious vintage cool.
Popularity of the Name Edith
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #28 | ||||
| 1881 | #27 | ||||
| 1882 | #29 | ||||
| 1883 | #31 | ||||
| 1884 | #27 | ||||
| 1885 | #31 | ||||
| 1886 | #31 | ||||
| 1887 | #29 | ||||
| 1888 | #29 | ||||
| 1889 | #29 | ||||
| 1890 | #30 | ||||
| 1891 | #29 | ||||
| 1892 | #33 | ||||
| 1893 | #30 | ||||
| 1894 | #26 | ||||
| 1895 | #27 | ||||
| 1896 | #29 | ||||
| 1897 | #30 | ||||
| 1898 | #32 | ||||
| 1899 | #32 | ||||
| 1900 | #36 | #20 | |||
| 1901 | #32 | #16 | |||
| 1902 | #33 | #16 | |||
| 1903 | #33 | #21 | |||
| 1904 | #33 | #22 | |||
| 1905 | #30 | #17 | |||
| 1906 | #30 | #14 | |||
| 1907 | #32 | #17 | |||
| 1908 | #27 | #23 | |||
| 1909 | #33 | #21 | |||
| 1910 | #35 | #22 | |||
| 1911 | #31 | #22 | |||
| 1912 | #31 | #16 | |||
| 1913 | #29 | #25 | |||
| 1914 | #31 | #24 | |||
| 1915 | #31 | #21 | |||
| 1916 | #28 | #24 | |||
| 1917 | #28 | #28 | |||
| 1918 | #30 | #22 | |||
| 1919 | #29 | #24 | |||
| 1920 | #32 | #32 | |||
| 1921 | #33 | #41 | |||
| 1922 | #34 | #41 | |||
| 1923 | #36 | #38 | |||
| 1924 | #36 | #46 | |||
| 1925 | #42 | #46 | |||
| 1926 | #42 | #54 | |||
| 1927 | #48 | #57 | |||
| 1928 | #56 | #60 | |||
| 1929 | #59 | #58 | |||
| 1930 | #61 | #58 | |||
| 1931 | #65 | #86 | |||
| 1932 | #69 | #78 | |||
| 1933 | #80 | #57 | |||
| 1934 | #81 | #89 | |||
| 1935 | #87 | #79 | |||
| 1936 | #87 | #64 | |||
| 1937 | #96 | #81 | |||
| 1938 | #102 | #95 | |||
| 1939 | #102 | #74 | |||
| 1940 | #98 | #87 | |||
| 1941 | #103 | #74 | |||
| 1942 | #113 | #97 | |||
| 1943 | #118 | #150 | |||
| 1944 | #123 | #103 | |||
| 1945 | #132 | #130 | |||
| 1946 | #136 | #126 | |||
| 1947 | #136 | #125 | |||
| 1948 | #140 | #135 | |||
| 1949 | #145 | #154 | |||
| 1950 | #150 | #132 | |||
| 1951 | #165 | #173 | |||
| 1952 | #183 | #153 | |||
| 1953 | #202 | #189 | |||
| 1954 | #211 | #163 | |||
| 1955 | #204 | #231 | |||
| 1956 | #211 | #285 | |||
| 1957 | #223 | #215 | |||
| 1958 | #230 | #213 | |||
| 1959 | #233 | #251 | |||
| 1960 | #243 | #254 | |||
| 1961 | #262 | ||||
| 1962 | #284 | #326 | |||
| 1963 | #293 | ||||
| 1964 | #296 | #304 | #247 | ||
| 1965 | #300 | #320 | #305 | ||
| 1966 | #312 | #242 | #293 | ||
| 1967 | #343 | #420 | |||
| 1968 | #369 | #336 | |||
| 1969 | #381 | #333 | |||
| 1970 | #390 | #341 | #344 | ||
| 1971 | #407 | #392 | |||
| 1972 | #413 | #491 | |||
| 1973 | #443 | #299 | |||
| 1974 | #453 | #446 | |||
| 1975 | #472 | #389 | |||
| 1976 | #459 | ||||
| 1977 | #533 | #440 | |||
| 1978 | #540 | #480 | |||
| 1979 | #551 | #552 | |||
| 1980 | #550 | ||||
| 1981 | #574 | #556 | |||
| 1982 | #607 | ||||
| 1983 | #610 | ||||
| 1984 | #608 | #269 | |||
| 1985 | #616 | #474 | |||
| 1986 | #576 | ||||
| 1987 | #612 | #517 | |||
| 1988 | #597 | ||||
| 1989 | #596 | ||||
| 1990 | #557 | #421 | |||
| 1991 | #527 | #433 | |||
| 1992 | #549 | #560 | #537 | ||
| 1993 | #576 | #703 | |||
| 1994 | #493 | #670 | |||
| 1995 | #443 | #545 | #663 | ||
| 1996 | #566 | #877 | |||
| 1997 | #548 | #410 | |||
| 1998 | #587 | ||||
| 1999 | #581 | #760 | #465 | ||
| 2000 | #565 | #994 | |||
| 2001 | #592 | ||||
| 2002 | #571 | #867 | #386 | ||
| 2003 | #677 | #596 | |||
| 2004 | #682 | #616 | #534 | ||
| 2005 | #627 | #380 | #621 | ||
| 2006 | #649 | #372 | #665 | ||
| 2007 | #728 | #307 | #913 | ||
| 2008 | #803 | #297 | #514 | ||
| 2009 | #840 | #264 | #943 | #947 | |
| 2010 | #823 | #273 | #449 | ||
| 2011 | #772 | #221 | #373 | ||
| 2012 | #762 | #229 | #375 | #380 | #888 |
| 2013 | #716 | #172 | #341 | #376 | #860 |
| 2014 | #623 | #130 | #353 | #311 | #661 |
| 2015 | #524 | #125 | #216 | #187 | #530 |
| 2016 | #486 | #110 | #225 | #260 | #569 |
| 2017 | #476 | #104 | #277 | #251 | #462 |
| 2018 | #517 | #90 | #224 | #341 | #543 |
| 2019 | #501 | #93 | #271 | #424 | #410 |
| 2020 | #472 | #90 | #394 | #248 | #423 |
| 2021 | #493 | #92 | #345 | #265 | #493 |
| 2022 | #514 | #104 | #396 | #574 | #446 |
| 2023 | #503 | #118 | #405 | #229 | #541 |
| 2024 | #528 | #137 | #352 | #413 | #569 |
| 2025 | #499 | #132 | #443 | #466 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Edith
Names Similar to Edith
Nicknames for Edith
- Edie
- Ed
- Edi
- Deedee
- Dee
Famous People Named Edith
| Edith Piaf | French singer-songwriter |
| Edith Wharton | American novelist and Pulitzer Prize winner |
| Edith Cowan | Australian social reformer and the first woman elected to an Australian Parliament |
| Edith Head | Legendary American costume designer and winner of eight Academy Awards |
| Edith Wilson | Former First Lady of the United States and influential figure during her husband's presidency |
| Edith Hamilton | Classicist and author known for her works on mythology |
| Edith Roosevelt | Former First Lady of the United States, wife of President Theodore Roosevelt |
| Edith Abbott | American economist, social worker, and the first female dean of a graduate school in the United States |
| Edith Cavell | British nurse and World War I heroine |
| Edith Nesbit | English author and poet, known for her children's literature |
| Edith Massey | American actress and punk rock singer |
| Edith Summerskill | British physician and politician, a leading advocate for women's rights |
| Edith Södergran | Finnish-Swedish poet |
| Edith Guerrier | French Resistance fighter during World War II |
| Edith Sampson | First African-American U.S. delegate to the United Nations |
| Edith Sitwell | British poet and critic |
| Edith Clarke | Groundbreaking African-American psychologist |
| Edith Liddell | Friend of Lewis Carroll's Alice and the inspiration for the character |
Characters Named Edith
| Edith Cushing | Protagonist in the movie "Crimson Peak" |
| Edith Crawley | Character from the TV series "Downton Abbey" |
| Edith Prior | Character from Veronica Roth's "Divergent" series |
| Edith Finch | Protagonist of the video game "What Remains of Edith Finch" |
| Edith Gru | Character in the animated movie "Despicable Me" |
| Edith Beale | Character from the documentary and movie "Grey Gardens" |
| Edith Farnsworth | Inspiration for the house in Mies van der Rohe's "Farnsworth House" |
| Edith Bunker | Beloved character from the TV series "All in the Family" |
| Edith Kirky | Character in the novel "The Lovely Bones" by Alice Sebold |
| Edith Bouvier Beale | Based on a real person and portrayed in the movie "Grey Gardens" |
| Edith Warton | A character in the video game "Assassin's Creed Valhalla" |
| Edith Ruler | Character in the book "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead |