Declining since 1985, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Edwina since 1881
Babies named Edwina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 72 |
| 1890s | 190 |
| 1900s | 334 |
| 1910s | 1,202 |
| 1920s | 2,007 |
| 1930s | 2,362 |
| 1940s | 2,802 |
| 1950s | 2,187 |
| 1960s | 2,187 |
| 1970s | 832 |
| 1980s | 832 |
| 1990s | 229 |
| 2000s | 124 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Edwina is a feminine elaboration of the Old English name Edwin, first appearing in U.S. records in 1881. It reached its peak popularity in 1943, but has been steadily declining since 1985, including a drop of nearly 200 spots in just the past year. Today, it is an uncommon choice, with only about 1 in 200,908 girls receiving the name in 2025. Though never among the top 1,000, Edwina carries a vintage charm and a strong meaning rooted in Old English nobility.
Edwina is the feminine form of Edwin, which derives from the Old English elements "ead" (wealth, fortune) and "wine" (friend). The name Edwin was borne by a 7th-century king of Northumbria, and its feminine counterpart Edwina emerged in the 19th century as part of the Victorian revival of Anglo-Saxon names.
Where Edwina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eddie, Eddy, Winnie, Ed
Variants: Edwena
Sibling names for Edwina
Names that share Edwina's style, for a brother or sister.
