Holding steady.
Popularity of Edee since 1960
Babies named Edee per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1964, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Edee's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 48 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Edee is an uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1960, and has remained rare ever since. It saw its highest usage in 1975, with only 5 births in that year. The name has maintained a stable trajectory, never experiencing a surge in popularity. As a respelling of Edie, which itself is a diminutive of Edward or Edmund, Edee fits into the mid-20th century trend of creating feminine forms of male nicknames. Despite its lack of widespread use, the name has a bright, cheerful sound and a simple, friendly quality.
Edee is a modern spelling variant of Eddie, which itself originated as a pet form of Edward (Old English Eadweard, 'wealthy guardian') or Edmund (Old English Eadmund, 'wealthy protection'). The doubled 'e' ending is a contemporary style, popularized in the mid-20th century as a feminine given name. It reflects a trend of respelling traditional masculine nicknames for girls, such as Bobbie or Billie.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Edie, Dee
Sibling names for Edee
Names that share Edee's style, for a brother or sister.
