Eddie
A diminutive of Edward, Edgar, Edwin, or other male given names beginning with Ed-.
Every Eddie since 1880 — 227,627 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eddie
Eddie is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #861 in 2025 with 280 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 227,627 American babies have been named Eddie — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1947, when 4,715 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Eddie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eddie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,253 | 280 | #861 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,741 | 244 | #943 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,152 | 278 | #861 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,605 | 300 | #828 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,551 | 329 | #763 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,752 | 336 | #730 |
| 2019 | 10 | #9,940 | 321 | #746 |
| 2018 | — | — | 330 | #726 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,546 | 357 | #692 |
| 2016 | — | — | 408 | #647 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,015 | 384 | #669 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,471 | 465 | #591 |
| 2013 | — | — | 422 | #602 |
| 2012 | — | — | 480 | #544 |
| 2011 | — | — | 538 | #488 |
| 2010 | — | — | 503 | #511 |
| 2009 | — | — | 677 | #425 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,268 | 655 | #437 |
| 2007 | — | — | 708 | #413 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,004 | 765 | #391 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,403 | 708 | #399 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,670 | 775 | #361 |
| 2003 | — | — | 673 | #389 |
| 2002 | — | — | 680 | #382 |
| 2001 | — | — | 685 | #379 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,165 | 783 | #349 |
| 1995 | — | — | 910 | #292 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,627 | 1,248 | #232 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,440 | 1,150 | #207 |
| 1980 | 20 | #3,885 | 1,389 | #177 |
| 1975 | 23 | #3,078 | 1,389 | #168 |
| 1970 | 43 | #1,960 | 2,150 | #151 |
| 1965 | 67 | #1,341 | 2,867 | #113 |
| 1960 | 103 | #1,059 | 4,191 | #102 |
| 1955 | 156 | #764 | 3,781 | #92 |
| 1950 | 210 | #576 | 3,760 | #89 |
| 1945 | 242 | #458 | 3,223 | #81 |
| 1940 | 288 | #402 | 2,576 | #81 |
| 1935 | 299 | #368 | 2,281 | #87 |
| 1930 | 356 | #354 | 1,972 | #97 |
| 1925 | 375 | #351 | 1,732 | #101 |
| 1920 | 308 | #377 | 1,681 | #104 |
| 1915 | 280 | #359 | 1,124 | #120 |
| 1910 | 126 | #355 | 595 | #59 |
| 1905 | 85 | #367 | 346 | #73 |
| 1900 | 93 | #346 | 425 | #63 |
| 1895 | 50 | #397 | 228 | #85 |
| 1890 | 46 | #369 | 197 | #86 |
| 1885 | 25 | #416 | 141 | #101 |
| 1880 | 12 | #502 | 129 | #104 |
Famous people named Eddie
- Eddie Murphy Comedian · b. 1961
- Eddie Cochran Musician · 1938–1960
- Eddie Constantine Actor · 1913–1993
- Eddie Redmayne Actor · b. 1982
- Eddie Eagan Athlete · 1897–1967
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eddie mean?
A diminutive of Edward, Edgar, Edwin, or other male given names beginning with Ed-.
How popular is the name Eddie in 2025?
Eddie ranked #861 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 280 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eddie?
227,627 babies have been named Eddie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eddie most popular?
Eddie peaked in 1947, when 4,715 newborns received the name.
Is Eddie a boy or girl name?
Eddie is used for both: about 7% of babies named Eddie have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Eddie rising or falling?
Eddie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Eddie?
Well-known people named Eddie include Eddie Murphy (comedian), Eddie Cochran (musician), Eddie Constantine (actor).