Holding steady, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Edi since 1961
Babies named Edi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 21 |
| 1990s | 0 | 85 |
| 2000s | 0 | 165 |
| 2010s | 13 | 66 |
| 2020s | 5 | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Edi is a concise, friendly name that originated as a diminutive of Edward. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1981 and reached its peak popularity in 2006. Since then, its usage has remained stable, consistently ranking in the lower thousands. The name has been most common in states like California and Texas, though it never broke into the top 1000. Its straightforward spelling and pronunciation make it an accessible choice for parents seeking a short, informal alternative to classic Ed- names.
Edi is a diminutive of names like Edward and Edmund, derived from Old English elements. Edward combines ead (wealth, fortune) and weard (guard), while Edmund pairs ead with mund (protection). As an independent given name, Edi likely emerged in the 20th century as a casual variant of Eddie.
“Edi” around the world
Where Edi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Edi
Names that share Edi's style, for a brother or sister.
