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Edward

Edward is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Edward?

Recorded births named Edward by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	1,308,955 births
England & Wales since 1996	52,791 births
Ireland since 1964	10,393 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Edward's popularity over time

Babies named Edward per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1924 (21,223/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2015 (2,593/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1964 (425/yr).

When was Edward popular?

Edward reached its peak in 1924, when it was the #15 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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