Eddie
Eddie is an English diminutive of Edward, meaning 'wealthy guardian' or 'prosperous protector' from Old English roots. It evolved from a nickname into a standalone name with a friendly, approachable character.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 291. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 538
- 2012: 480
- 2013: 422
- 2014: 465
- 2015: 384
- 2016: 408
- 2017: 357
- 2018: 330
- 2019: 321
- 2020: 336
- 2021: 329
- 2022: 300
- 2023: 278
- 2024: 244
- 2025: 280
- 2026 (projected): 291
Good to Know
- •Simple to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Has a timeless, everyman quality that works across generations
- •Can be used as a nickname for Edward, Edmund, or Edgar
- •Conveys warmth and accessibility while maintaining classic appeal
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Famous People
Eddie Murphy
Actor and comedian
Eddie Vedder
Pearl Jam lead singer
Eddie Redmayne
Academy Award-winning actor
Eddie Van Halen
Legendary rock guitarist
Statistics
211,867
Total births since 1880
1947
Peak year
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