Edwin

Edwin - A very unique female name



  Nov 11,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Edwin at a glance

Edwin is ranked #4443 among girl baby names in 1999, with 5 births in 1999. It peaked in 1928 at #1805 and first appeared on the charts in 1928.

Rank in 1999
#4443
Births in 1999
5
Peak year
1928 (#1805)
First appeared
1928
Trend
#3828 in 1994 → #4443 in 1999 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 299,390 girls
Visitor rating
4.4/5 (8 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Edwin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1928 on position #1805. 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 girl name Edwin was given to 5 baby girls in 1999, ranking #4443 on the national girl baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 299,390 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Edwin peaked in popularity 98 years ago in 1928 on position 1805.



Famous with this name

Edwin Hodge
Edwin
Edwin Jonker


How would you rate Edwin, 1-5?

Rating: 4.4/5 (8 recent votes)


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 California at position #3,243 - and is the least popular in California at position #3,243.

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

Edwin is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. 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.

Edna / Eden / Edwina / Edyn / Edmonia / Ethan / Edona / Edina / Edmae / Etna /

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)


Year Rank
19994443
19963805
19943828
19933573
19923361
19882755
19863568
19742750
19712748
19672223
19662384
19622008
19612389
19602354
19572214
19281805

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
California3243

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 female 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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#
On chart
1928
Peak year
Female


Popularity Score™

Name Edwin
Gender Female
Popularity 1 in 299,390
Letter count 5
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1928
1999 births +5

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