Holding steady.
Popularity of Edwena since 1912
Babies named Edwena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1928, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Edwena's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 41 |
| 1920s | 75 |
| 1930s | 57 |
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 34 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Edwena is a rare English name first recorded in the United States in 1912. It has never appeared in the Social Security Administration's Top 1000 rankings, indicating very low usage. The name's peak year was its debut year, 1912, but it has remained stable in obscurity. Edwena is a feminine variant of Edwin, sharing the Old English elements for 'wealth' and 'friend.' Its scarcity and vintage charm may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon name with historical roots, but it never achieved widespread popularity in any state or decade.
Edwena is a feminine given name derived from the Old English elements ead, meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune,' and wine, meaning 'friend.' It is a variant of Edwina, the feminine form of Edwin. The name has been in sporadic use since the early 20th century, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ed, Eddie, Wena
Sibling names for Edwena
Names that share Edwena's style, for a brother or sister.
