girl name
Edith
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#499 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Edith in the US, 1880–2025
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Edith a boy or a girl name?
Edith is most commonly used as a girl name.
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.