Holding steady.
Popularity of Edwyna since 1914
Babies named Edwyna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 23 |
| 1920s | 32 |
| 1930s | 49 |
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Edwyna is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1914. It saw its highest usage in 1936, the peak year for the name, though even then it remained uncommon. Since then, its use has been stable but extremely infrequent, with an average of fewer than five births per year in recent decades. The name is a variant of Edwina, the feminine form of Edwin, and shares the warm meaning of 'rich friend.' While never charting in the top 1,000, Edwyna carries a vintage charm that may appeal to parents seeking an obscure but authentic Old English name. The 1930s were the name's strongest decade, and it has not experienced a revival. No top states are recorded for Edwyna, indicating it was thinly spread across the country.
Edwyna is a feminine derivative of Edwin, an Old English name composed of elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'wine' meaning 'friend'. The name was used in medieval England and saw a modest revival in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eddy, Wynnie, Edie
Sibling names for Edwyna
Names that share Edwyna's style, for a brother or sister.
