Edwin

Edwin - A very unique male name

Edwin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #69. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Edwin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Edwin? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Edwin. The baby boy name Edwin was given to 775 baby boys in 2025, ranking #394 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,892 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Edwin peaked in popularity 107 years ago in 1919 on position 52.

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Edwin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Edwin is currently topping the baby name charts in Maryland at position #235 - and is the least popular in Oklahoma at position #645.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Edwin is where you live.

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Edwin origin and meaning

Old English

'Prosperous friend' — from ead, 'wealth, fortune,' and wine, 'friend'

Edwin is a genuine Anglo-Saxon name, borne by Edwin, the seventh-century king and saint of Northumbria. It was a solid American name into the 1920s — its peak was 1922 — and has fallen gradually ever since, now sitting in vintage territory.

Attested etymology

Edwin is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Edwin, pop culture references for the name Edwin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Edwin

We've found the following names that sound similar to Edwin, sorted by popularity.

Ethan / Eden / Eithan / Ethen / Eitan / Eiden / Edan / Eyden / Eydan / Ethyn /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Edwin

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Edwin a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Edwin?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ED-win · /ˈɛdwɪn/

Around the world

• Edwin (Spanish) — Used as-is in Spanish-speaking countries
• Edwin (German) — Used in German

Spellings and nicknames

• Edwyn — Welsh-style respelling

Nicknames: EdEddieWin

Famous bearers

• Edwin Hubble — Astronomer who demonstrated the expanding universe (1889–1953) Historical

Style

ClassicVintage revival

Why parents choose it

A dignified Anglo-Saxon classic with a kind meaning, a saint-king behind it, and almost no competition among today's babies.

Worth knowing

• Reads as an older man's name to many — the vintage revival has not reached it yet.
• Often confused with Edward, Edmund and Edgar.