Edwardd
Guardian of prosperity, from the Old English words "ead" (prosperous) and "weard" (guard).
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Edwardd. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Edwardd today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Edwardd births was 1959 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Edwardd. 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 Edwardd is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Edwardds were born before 1968.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Edwardd. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1959
5 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1959 SSA rank
#4,159
Tracked since 1959
Popularity
Edwardd: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Edwardd 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 Edwardd during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Edwardd
The name Edwardd is a variant spelling of the English name Edward, which is derived from the Old English name Ēadweard. This name is composed of the elements "ēad" meaning "prosperous" or "rich," and "weard" meaning "guard" or "protector."
The name Edward has its roots in the Anglo-Saxon period and was borne by several English kings, including Edward the Elder (870-924), who was the King of the Anglo-Saxons from 899 until his death. His son, Edward the Martyr (962-979), was the King of England from 975 until his murder in 978.
Another notable figure with this name was Edward the Confessor (1003-1066), who was the King of England from 1042 until his death in 1066. He was canonized as a saint in 1161 by Pope Alexander III, and his feast day is celebrated on October 13th in the Catholic Church.
During the Middle Ages, the name Edward was popular among the aristocracy and nobility in England. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Edward I (1239-1307), also known as Edward Longshanks, who was the King of England from 1272 until his death. He was instrumental in the conquest of Wales and the formation of the first English Parliament.
Another notable figure with this name was Edward III (1312-1377), who was the King of England from 1327 until his death. He is remembered for his military victories in the Hundred Years' War against France, including the Battle of Crécy and the capture of Calais.
In more recent history, Edward VII (1841-1910) was the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the British Dominions from 1901 until his death in 1910. He presided over the British Empire during a period of great industrial and military expansion.
People
Edwardd + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Edwardd 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
Edwardd: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Edwardd?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Edwardd 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Edwardd a common name?
We classify Edwardd as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% 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 Edwardd most popular?
The single biggest year for Edwardd was 1959, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Edwardd is about 68 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 Edwardd in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Edwardd a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Edwardd 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 Edwardd still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Edwardd 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 Edwardd 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 called Edwardd?
Find out how many people share the name Edwardd on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.