Edith
Edith is an Old English name derived from 'ēad' (riches, blessed) and 'gȳð' (war), meaning 'prosperous in war' or 'blessed warrior'. It was borne by several Anglo-Saxon saints and royalty, experiencing a revival in the Victorian era.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 601. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 352
- 2012: 365
- 2013: 387
- 2014: 462
- 2015: 599
- 2016: 641
- 2017: 655
- 2018: 605
- 2019: 628
- 2020: 650
- 2021: 638
- 2022: 609
- 2023: 605
- 2024: 581
- 2025: 595
- 2026 (projected): 601
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Currently experiencing a vintage name revival
- •Strong literary connections through Edith Wharton and Downton Abbey
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings with nickname Edie
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Famous People
Edith Wharton
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist
Edith Piaf
Iconic French singer
Edith Head
Legendary costume designer with 8 Oscars
Edith Cowan
First female Australian parliamentarian
Statistics
270,880
Total births since 1880
1918
Peak year
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