Holding steady.
Popularity of Edithe since 1898
Babies named Edithe per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Edithe's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 13 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 102 |
| 1920s | 112 |
| 1930s | 37 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Edithe is a rare variant spelling of the classic name Edith. First recorded in the U.S. in 1898, it reached its peak popularity in 1899, but never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its consistent rarity over the decades reflects a stable but minimal usage, with no significant revival in recent years. The name carries the old-fashioned charm of the late Victorian era, bearing the same Old English roots as its more common counterpart. While no states show notable concentrations, Edithe remains a choice for parents seeking a distinctive historical name.
Edithe is a variant spelling of Edith, from the Old English name Eadgyð, composed of ead meaning 'wealth, fortune' and gyð meaning 'war, battle'. It was common in Anglo-Saxon England and revived in the 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Edie, Eddy
Sibling names for Edithe
Names that share Edithe's style, for a brother or sister.
