Holding steady.
Popularity of Eddye since 1917
Babies named Eddye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 39 |
| 1930s | 71 |
| 1940s | 113 |
| 1950s | 56 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Eddye is a spelling variant of Eddie, which reached its peak year of usage in 1941 according to Social Security data. The name has been recorded since at least 1917, but its trajectory has been stable at very low numbers, essentially disappearing from the charts after the 1940s. With no top states on record, Eddye was never regionally concentrated. Its rarity today makes it a distinctive choice, echoing the affectionate nickname style of the early 20th century. The name's Old English roots connect it to the enduring classic Edward, giving it a traditional foundation despite its unusual spelling.
Eddye is a phonetic variant spelling of Eddie, itself a pet form of given names such as Edward or Edgar. The root elements come from Old English ēad 'wealth, prosperity' and weard 'guard' (in Edward) or gār 'spear' (in Edgar). The spelling with a 'y' was a common practice in the early to mid-20th century, often used to feminize or personalize the name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ed, Eddy
Sibling names for Eddye
Names that share Eddye's style, for a brother or sister.
