A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Edouard since 1911
Babies named Edouard per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2000, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Edouard's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 50 |
| 1920s | 79 |
| 1930s | 59 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 61 |
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 65 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Edouard is the French form of Edward, meaning 'wealthy guardian.' In the United States, it has historically been a very rare name. First recorded in 1911, its peak year of usage was also 1911, when it was given to just a handful of babies (data does not provide an exact count). After 1911, the name nearly vanished from American birth records for decades. Since 2022, however, Edouard has shown a slight upward trend in usage, though it remains exceedingly uncommon. The name is virtually absent from any U.S. state rankings, reflecting its scarcity. Edouard offers a distinctive French alternative to the more common Edward, appealing to families seeking a name with European flair and a classic root.
Edouard is the French form of Edward, derived from the Old English elements ēad (wealth, fortune) and weard (guardian, protector). The name was introduced to France via the Anglo-Norman court and has been used in French-speaking countries since the Middle Ages, though it has remained less common than its English counterpart.
“Edouard” around the world
Where Edouard lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
220
babies in 2024
Quebec
#7
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eddie, Ed, Douard
Variants: Édouard
Sibling names for Edouard
Names that share Edouard's style, for a brother or sister.
