Edwin Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Edwin Overview

Meaning

Rich friend

Gender

Boy

Origin

Old English

Etymology

Derived from Old English, combining “ead” (wealth) and “wine” (friend).

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈɛd.wɪn/

Popularity

Edwin is a classic name used in various countries, including the UK, Canada, and Australia. In the USA, it ranked 385th for boys in 2023​.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Classic, Vintage, Traditional, Short

Associated Traits

Friendly, reliable, gentle, dignified

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Edwin was the name of a seventh-century king and saint, Edwin of Northumbria.

Name Day

October 12th (English)
A Deep Dive

Edwin Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Edmund, Edward, Edvin, Eduin, Edwynn, Edwina, Eadwine, Eadwin

Common Nicknames

Win, Ed, Ted, Winn

Diminutives

Eddie, Ned, Winnie

Famous People

  • Edwin Hubble
    (American Astronomer)
  • Edwin Booth
    (American Actor)
  • Edwin Stanton
    (American Politician)
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson
    (American Poet)
  • Edwin Moses
    (American Athlete)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Edwin Jarvis
    ("Marvel's Avengers," Film Series)
  • Edwin Epps
    ("12 Years a Slave," Film)
  • Edwin Drood
    ("The Mystery of Edwin Drood," Novel by Charles Dickens)
  • Edwin Fisher
    ("Edwin of the Iron Shoes," Novel)

Places

  • Edwin Warner Park
    (Tennessee, USA)
  • Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
    (New Jersey, USA)
  • Edwin Swale VC Bridge
    (Hull, England)

What Is the Meaning of Edwin?

Edwin – This cool name has Old English roots and means “rich friend” or “wealthy friend.” It suggests someone you can count on, a true friend who’s always there for you, just like the meaning implies!

What Is the Origin of The Name Edwin?

Edwin is built from Old English, with “ead” meaning wealth or fortune and “wine” meaning friend. It was popularized in England due to the 7th-century Northumbrian king, Saint Edwin.

Edwin Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Edwin in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3532021#3582022#3852023
Top 3 Rankings#521919#521922#531897

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Edwin

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023385
(-27 from 2022)
824
(-92 from 2022)
0.04500
2022358
(-5 from 2021)
916
(-4 from 2021)
0.04891
2021353
(-9 from 2020)
920
(-10 from 2020)
0.04910
2020344
(+4 from 2019)
930
(-31 from 2019)
0.05028
2019348
(-16 from 2018)
961
(-44 from 2018)
0.05001
2018332
No change from 2017
1005
(-29 from 2017)
0.05170
2017332
(-15 from 2016)
1034
(-71 from 2016)
0.05225
2016317
(-6 from 2015)
1105
(-44 from 2015)
0.05455
2015311
(-12 from 2014)
1149
(-37 from 2014)
0.05620
2014299
(-17 from 2013)
1186
(-49 from 2013)
0.05788
2013282
(-12 from 2012)
1235
(-73 from 2012)
0.06112
2012270
(-35 from 2011)
1308
(-216 from 2011)
0.06446
2011235
(-26 from 2010)
1524
(-179 from 2010)
0.07502
2010209
(-17 from 2009)
1703
(-276 from 2009)
0.08289
2009192
(-17 from 2008)
1979
(-282 from 2008)
0.09331
2008175
(-4 from 2007)
2261
(-133 from 2007)
0.10370
2007171
(-13 from 2006)
2394
(-277 from 2006)
0.10808
2006158
(+20 from 2005)
2671
(+365 from 2005)
0.12183
2005178
(-5 from 2004)
2306
(-48 from 2004)
0.10840
2004173
(+7 from 2003)
2354
(+183 from 2003)
0.11139
2003180
(-1 from 2002)
2171
(+24 from 2002)
0.10332
2002179
(+7 from 2001)
2147
(+160 from 2001)
0.10389
2001186
(+9 from 2000)
1987
(+185 from 2000)
0.09606
2000195
(+9 from 1999)
1802
(+124 from 1999)
0.08629
1999204
(-8 from 1998)
1678
(-25 from 1998)
0.08230
1998196
(+2 from 1997)
1703
(+98 from 1997)
0.08399
1997198
(-2 from 1996)
1605
(+19 from 1996)
0.08034
1996196
(-9 from 1995)
1586
(-100 from 1995)
0.07915
1995187
(-12 from 1994)
1686
(-115 from 1994)
0.08382
1994175
(+1 from 1993)
1801
(-22 from 1993)
0.08836
1993176
(+1 from 1992)
1823
(+15 from 1992)
0.08826
1992177
(-14 from 1991)
1808
(-160 from 1991)
0.08613
1991163
(+6 from 1990)
1968
(+151 from 1990)
0.09284
1990169
(+2 from 1989)
1817
(+56 from 1989)
0.08443
1989171
(+11 from 1988)
1761
(+207 from 1988)
0.08402
1988182
(+9 from 1987)
1554
(+149 from 1987)
0.07761
1987191
(-1 from 1986)
1405
(+61 from 1986)
0.07204
1986190
(-1 from 1985)
1344
(+15 from 1985)
0.06994
1985189
(-5 from 1984)
1329
(-19 from 1984)
0.06906
1984184
(+14 from 1983)
1348
(+155 from 1983)
0.07183
1983198
(-9 from 1982)
1193
(-147 from 1982)
0.06402
1982189
(-2 from 1981)
1340
(+7 from 1981)
0.07101
1981187
(+1 from 1980)
1333
(+38 from 1980)
0.07158
1980188
(-2 from 1979)
1295
(+10 from 1979)
0.06982
1979186
(+8 from 1978)
1285
(+55 from 1978)
0.07173
1978194
(-14 from 1977)
1230
(-53 from 1977)
0.07199
1977180
(+8 from 1976)
1283
(+100 from 1976)
0.07506
1976188
(-5 from 1975)
1183
(-57 from 1975)
0.07246
1975183
(+9 from 1974)
1240
(+73 from 1974)
0.07643
1974192
(-15 from 1973)
1167
(-153 from 1973)
0.07158
1973177
No change from 1972
1320
(-77 from 1972)
0.08180
1972177
(-1 from 1971)
1397
(-128 from 1971)
0.08345
1971176
(-9 from 1970)
1525
(-202 from 1970)
0.08389
1970167
(-6 from 1969)
1727
(-49 from 1969)
0.09067
1969161
(-1 from 1968)
1776
(+90 from 1968)
0.09709
1968160
(+1 from 1967)
1686
(+20 from 1967)
0.09496
1967161
(-9 from 1966)
1666
(-206 from 1966)
0.09363
1966152
(+6 from 1965)
1872
(-35 from 1965)
0.10299
1965158
(-5 from 1964)
1907
(-261 from 1964)
0.10065
1964153
(-5 from 1963)
2168
(-66 from 1963)
0.10695
1963148
(-5 from 1962)
2234
(-172 from 1962)
0.10820
1962143
(+2 from 1961)
2406
(-41 from 1961)
0.11448
1961145
(-5 from 1960)
2447
(-25 from 1960)
0.11345
1960140
(-3 from 1959)
2472
(-107 from 1959)
0.11416
1959137
No change from 1958
2579
(-22 from 1958)
0.11904
1958137
(-3 from 1957)
2601
(-112 from 1957)
0.12070
1957134
(-10 from 1956)
2713
(-59 from 1956)
0.12394
1956124
No change from 1955
2772
(+106 from 1955)
0.12916
1955124
(+5 from 1954)
2666
(+115 from 1954)
0.12754
1954129
(-6 from 1953)
2551
(-92 from 1953)
0.12329
1953123
(-5 from 1952)
2643
(+11 from 1952)
0.13200
1952118
(+1 from 1951)
2632
(+62 from 1951)
0.13338
1951119
(-2 from 1950)
2570
(+83 from 1950)
0.13444
1950117
(+6 from 1949)
2487
(+114 from 1949)
0.13674
1949123
(-7 from 1948)
2373
(-61 from 1948)
0.13169
1948116
(-2 from 1947)
2434
(-155 from 1947)
0.13653
1947114
(-2 from 1946)
2589
(+209 from 1946)
0.13937
1946112
(+5 from 1945)
2380
(+432 from 1945)
0.14421
1945117
(-11 from 1944)
1948
(-290 from 1944)
0.14204
1944106
(+1 from 1943)
2238
(-150 from 1943)
0.16110
1943107
(-2 from 1942)
2388
(+93 from 1942)
0.16417
1942105
(-8 from 1941)
2295
(+82 from 1941)
0.16296
194197
(-1 from 1940)
2213
(+97 from 1940)
0.17635
194096
No change from 1939
2116
(+53 from 1939)
0.17839
193996
(-6 from 1938)
2063
(-186 from 1938)
0.18203
193890
(-2 from 1937)
2249
(-14 from 1937)
0.19789
193788
(-4 from 1936)
2263
(-8 from 1936)
0.20692
193684
(+5 from 1935)
2271
(+14 from 1935)
0.21338
193589
(-9 from 1934)
2257
(-91 from 1934)
0.21101
193480
(-3 from 1933)
2348
(+20 from 1933)
0.22111
193377
(-5 from 1932)
2328
(-240 from 1932)
0.22819
193272
(-4 from 1931)
2568
(-135 from 1931)
0.23901
193168
(-2 from 1930)
2703
(-269 from 1930)
0.25267
193066
No change from 1929
2972
(+75 from 1929)
0.26312
192966
(-8 from 1928)
2897
(-269 from 1928)
0.26155
192858
(-1 from 1927)
3166
(-224 from 1927)
0.27744
192757
(-2 from 1926)
3390
(-101 from 1926)
0.29176
192655
(+2 from 1925)
3491
(-69 from 1925)
0.30477
192557
(-2 from 1924)
3560
(-228 from 1924)
0.30918
192455
(+1 from 1923)
3788
(+136 from 1923)
0.32403
192356
(-4 from 1922)
3652
(-175 from 1922)
0.32254
192252
(+2 from 1921)
3827
(+77 from 1921)
0.34012
192154
(-1 from 1920)
3750
(+16 from 1920)
0.32955
192053
(-1 from 1919)
3734
(+284 from 1919)
0.33921
191952
(+3 from 1918)
3450
(-37 from 1918)
0.33979
191855
No change from 1917
3487
(+141 from 1917)
0.33252
191755
(-2 from 1916)
3346
(+47 from 1916)
0.34879
191653
No change from 1915
3299
(+148 from 1915)
0.35733
191553
No change from 1914
3151
(+765 from 1914)
0.35769
191453
(+2 from 1913)
2386
(+561 from 1913)
0.34918
191355
(-1 from 1912)
1825
(+307 from 1912)
0.34033
191254
(+6 from 1911)
1518
(+819 from 1911)
0.33625
191160
(+10 from 1910)
699
(+163 from 1910)
0.28957
191070
(-8 from 1909)
536
(+44 from 1909)
0.25705
190962
(+2 from 1908)
492
(+15 from 1908)
0.27818
190864
(-2 from 1907)
477
(+9 from 1907)
0.28672
190762
(+3 from 1906)
468
(+78 from 1906)
0.29511
190665
(+5 from 1905)
390
(+33 from 1905)
0.27071
190570
(-6 from 1904)
357
(-31 from 1904)
0.24924
190464
(-2 from 1903)
388
(+41 from 1903)
0.28014
190362
(-6 from 1902)
347
(-46 from 1902)
0.26832
190256
(+9 from 1901)
393
(+94 from 1901)
0.29605
190165
(+9 from 1900)
299
(-51 from 1900)
0.25867
190074
(-15 from 1899)
350
(+21 from 1899)
0.21588
189959
(-2 from 1898)
329
(-62 from 1898)
0.28561
189857
(-4 from 1897)
391
(+11 from 1897)
0.29599
189753
(+6 from 1896)
380
(+29 from 1896)
0.31162
189659
(+1 from 1895)
351
(+5 from 1895)
0.27195
189560
(-2 from 1894)
346
(-20 from 1894)
0.27321
189458
No change from 1893
366
(+12 from 1893)
0.29305
189358
(+5 from 1892)
354
(+16 from 1892)
0.29246
189263
(-6 from 1891)
338
(+11 from 1891)
0.25713
189157
(+6 from 1890)
327
(+4 from 1890)
0.29927
189063
(+3 from 1889)
323
(+17 from 1889)
0.26984
188966
(+3 from 1888)
306
(+8 from 1888)
0.25707
188869
(-12 from 1887)
298
(-12 from 1887)
0.22939
188757
(+2 from 1886)
310
(-3 from 1886)
0.28359
188659
(+4 from 1885)
313
(+24 from 1885)
0.26293
188563
(-2 from 1884)
289
(-19 from 1884)
0.24926
188461
(-4 from 1883)
308
(+9 from 1883)
0.25094
188357
(+2 from 1882)
299
(-6 from 1882)
0.26584
188259
No change from 1881
305
(+31 from 1881)
0.24994
188159
(-3 from 1880)
274
(-35 from 1880)
0.25306
188056
First SSA data recorded
309
First SSA data recorded
0.26098

American States Popularity Rankings for Edwin

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

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California (CA)

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Texas (TX)

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Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4072021#4272022#3332023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4292021#3632022#4382023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5652021#3572022#3542023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4062021#4382022#4322023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#5852021#5982022#4302023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3852021#3462022#5262023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2992021#3882022#3282023

North Carolina (NC)

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Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3782021#5062022#4472023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4032021#3572022#2812023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2922021#4142022#3362023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3972021#5082022#4352023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4672021#3832022#3292023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3962021#6052022#3782023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2262021#2802022#3152023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2402021#2152022#2312023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4272021#5502022#7052023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3642021#3552022#3182023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3942021#4652022#3582023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2662020#4312021#3352022

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3052021#4482022#5252023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2862021#2862022#2692023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4662021#4242022#3542023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4252020#5552022#6432023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4422020#3152021#5922022

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3312021#3542022#6192023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5542018#3702020#4872021

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4902021#5112022#3472023

Nebraska (NE)

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Arkansas (AR)

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Oregon (OR)

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West Virginia (WV)

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Hawaii (HI)

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North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1831965#1491968#2222018

District of Columbia (DC)

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Utah (UT)

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Maine (ME)

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South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1591980#1652012#2262019

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2502017#3792018#3952020

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2062014#1812016#1762020

Montana (MT)

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Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3542012#3622016#3182020

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3252019#2952022#3992023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1852017#1802018#1792020

New Hampshire (NH)

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Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#991965#841968#1111971

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#771956#1411959#1621962

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1761984#1741987#1801993

Popularity Rankings for Edwin in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

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Popularity in Puerto Rico

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Popularity in Czechia

Czechia flagCzechia#1151920

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1171994#1481996#1781997

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#1462021#1352022#1802023

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#1472020#1542021

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1941987#1811988#1921990

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1991973#1851978#1931980

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#2052022#2082023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3052004#3872010#3982014

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3452021#3372022#4392023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3382021#3482022#3872023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4302018#4382021#3502023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3581998#4832009#4372021

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#3952019#4052020#4632021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4932019#4532020#5262021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6102017#6352018#6602023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9782019#6812020#6212021

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#8292019#9152020#8272022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Edwin a Name for Boys or Girls?

Edwin is typically used for boys. The name’s history and meaning, emphasizing strength and friendship, align with masculine qualities.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Edwin

Edwin in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Edwin Hubble (Astronomer, 1889–1953): An American astronomer who played a crucial role in establishing the field of extragalactic astronomy.
  • Edwin Booth (Actor, 1833–1893): An American actor who was one of the leading Shakespearean actors of his time.
  • Edwin Stanton (Politician, 1814–1869): An American lawyer and politician who served as Secretary of War under President Abraham Lincoln.
  • Edwin Arlington Robinson (Poet, 1869–1935): An American poet who won three Pulitzer Prizes for his work.
  • Edwin Moses (Athlete, born 1955): An American track and field athlete who won gold medals in the 400-meter hurdles at the 1976 and 1984 Olympics.
  • Edwin Land (Inventor, 1909–1991): An American scientist and inventor best known for founding the Polaroid Corporation.
  • Edwin Morgan (Poet, 1920–2010): A Scottish poet and translator who was the first Scots Makar (national poet of Scotland).
  • Edwin Jarvis ("Marvel's Avengers," 2012 Film Series): The loyal butler and confidant to Tony Stark, providing support and guidance.
  • Edwin Epps ("12 Years a Slave," 2013 Film): A cruel plantation owner who enslaves the protagonist, Solomon Northup.
  • Edwin Drood ("The Mystery of Edwin Drood," 1870 Novel by Charles Dickens): A young man whose mysterious disappearance drives the plot of this unfinished novel.
  • Edwin Fisher ("Edwin of the Iron Shoes," 1977 Novel): A private investigator who uncovers a web of secrets in a small town.
  • Edwin Paine ("The Sandman," 1989 Comic Series): A ghostly character who provides guidance to new arrivals in the afterlife.
  • "Edwin's Epic" (2020 Video Game): Follows the adventurous journey of a knight named Edwin on a quest to save his kingdom.