Edith
Edith first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1918, when 7,858 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 595.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Edith popular?
Rising Edith has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 3,678 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,020 | |
| 2000s | 4,128 | |
| 1990s | 4,469 | |
| 1980s | 3,196 | |
| 1970s | 4,251 | |
| 1960s | 9,001 | |
| 1950s | 15,478 | |
| 1940s | 22,149 | |
| 1930s | 31,047 | |
| 1920s | 62,989 | |
| 1910s | 56,059 | |
| 1900s | 20,884 | |
| 1890s | 17,650 | |
| 1880s | 10,881 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Edith mean?
Edith is an Old English name from ēad (“wealth, fortune”) and gyð (“battle”) — “prosperous in war.” An Anglo-Saxon royal and saintly name, it has revived as a vintage favourite.
Nicknames for Edith
- Edie
- Edye
Variants & spellings
- Edyth
- Editha
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edith a boy or a girl name?
Edith is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Edith a popular name right now?
Edith has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Edith?
In 2025, Edith ranked #499 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Edith most popular?
Edith was most popular in 1918, when about 7,858 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Edith?
Common nicknames for Edith include Edie, Edye.