Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Edward
Endangered
Down 92.5% from peak
Peak era
1924
Peak births
21,126
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19242025
Quick answers about Edward
How many people are named Edward?
An estimated 610,968 living Americans are named Edward.
How rare is Edward?
Edward is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,591 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 92.5% from its 1924 peak.
How old is the typical Edward?
The median age of a living American named Edward is approximately 62 years, with most bearers falling between 44 and 73 years old.
Is Edward still popular?
No. Edward is endangered as a baby name, down 92.5% from its 1924 peak with 1,591 births in 2025.
Peak year
1924
Decline from peak
92.5%
2025
1,591
All-time
1,303,594