Holding steady.
Popularity of Edd since 1880
Babies named Edd per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Edd's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 541 |
| 1890s | 510 |
| 1900s | 446 |
| 1910s | 888 |
| 1920s | 1,034 |
| 1930s | 738 |
| 1940s | 580 |
| 1950s | 329 |
| 1960s | 190 |
| 1970s | 98 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Edd is a concise short form of Edward, a name with deep English roots meaning 'wealthy guard'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1880, the first year of Social Security data, and reached its peak popularity in 1887, when it ranked number 234. Despite its 19th-century peak, Edd has never made a substantial comeback; its trajectory over the past decades has been stable at very low usage, with fewer than five births per year in recent years. For parents seeking a vintage nickname with a straight-to-the-point sound, Edd offers a no-frills alternative to longer Edwardian names.
Edd is a diminutive of Edward, itself from Old English Eadweard, composed of ead 'wealth, fortune' and weard 'guard'. It gained independent use in the 19th century, peaking in popularity in the United States in 1887 when it ranked number 234. The name has since declined but remains in sporadic use as a familiar short form.
Where Edd is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Edd
Names that share Edd's style, for a brother or sister.
