Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Edward.
National Rank (2025)
#224
All-Time Peak Rank
#8 (1912)
Total U.S. Births
1,303,594
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Edward Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Edward
According to SSA data, Edward achieved its highest historical rank of #8 in 1912. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1924 with 21,126 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 38.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Edward scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-38.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record21,126Births in 1924
Years in Top 100
118yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:23,133
1890s:22,033
1900s:24,516
1910s:125,720
1920s:197,348
1930s:147,849
1940s:174,801
1950s:188,323
1960s:143,984
1970s:83,425
1980s:60,832
1990s:45,164
2000s:30,833
2010s:25,263
2020s:10,370
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesEdw-ard
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
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