Edawrd
A masculine given name of Anglo-Saxon origin meaning "prosperous guardian".
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Edawrd. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Edawrd today is around 81 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Edawrd births was 1948 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Edawrd. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Edawrd is about 81 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Edawrds were born before 1955.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Edawrd. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1948
5 babies that year
Average age
81
years old
1948 SSA rank
#3,826
Tracked since 1948
Popularity
Edawrd: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Edawrd by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Edawrd during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Edawrd
The name Edawrd has its origins in the Old English language, derived from the elements "ead" meaning "wealth" or "fortune," and "weard" meaning "guard" or "protector." The name can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain, around the 5th to 11th centuries AD. It was a popular name among the ruling class and nobility of that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Edawrd is found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, such as Eadweard and Aedweard, reflecting the evolution of the English language over time.
Historically, the name Edawrd has been associated with several prominent figures, including several English kings. One of the most notable is Edward the Confessor (c. 1003-1066), who was the penultimate Anglo-Saxon king of England before the Norman conquest. He is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church and is remembered for his piety and dedication to the church.
Another famous bearer of the name is Edward I (1239-1307), also known as Edward Longshanks, who was a Plantagenet king of England and a skilled military leader. He is renowned for his efforts to consolidate English rule over Wales and for his involvement in the Scottish Wars of Independence against William Wallace and Robert the Bruce.
Edward III (1312-1377) was another influential English monarch who played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War against France. He established the Order of the Garter, one of the oldest and most prestigious orders of chivalry, and his reign saw the emergence of the House of Commons as a distinct political institution.
In the realm of literature, Edward Gibbon (1737-1794) was a renowned English historian and scholar best known for his monumental work "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire." His work is considered a pioneering work of modern historiography and had a profound impact on the study of ancient history.
Lastly, Edward Elgar (1857-1934) was an English composer known for his orchestral works, including the "Enigma Variations" and the "Pomp and Circumstance Marches." He is considered one of the most celebrated English composers of the late Romantic era and played a significant role in shaping the musical landscape of his time.
People
Edawrd + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Edawrd as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Edawrd: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Edawrd?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Edawrd going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Edawrd a common name?
We classify Edawrd as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Edawrd most popular?
The single biggest year for Edawrd was 1948, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Edawrd is about 81 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Edawrd in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Edawrd a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Edawrd in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Edawrd still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Edawrd in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Edawrd can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Edawrd?
Want to know how many people have the name Edawrd? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.