boys' name · peaked 2006

Eduard

From French Édouard, doublet of Edward.

Every Eduard since 1902 — 1,885 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1902Boys
Rank 2025
#3,147
among boys
Babies in 2025
38
named Eduard
Peak year
2006
39 babies
All-time total
1,885
since 1902

The story of Eduard

Eduard is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,147 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1902, 1,885 American babies have been named Eduard. Its peak came in 2006, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

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 Eduard stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Eduard year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 38 #3,147
2024 39 #3,124
2023 39 #3,134
2022 38 #3,175
2021 32 #3,522
2020 39 #2,993
2019 24 #4,261
2018 36 #3,187
2017 28 #3,802
2016 39 #3,017
2015 34 #3,312
2014 34 #3,251
2013 35 #3,144
2012 26 #3,933
2011 31 #3,453
2010 36 #3,139
2009 38 #3,065
2008 38 #3,067
2007 39 #2,985
2006 39 #2,891
2005 23 #3,969
2004 27 #3,482
2003 32 #3,009
2002 29 #3,126
2001 24 #3,537
2000 24 #3,452
1995 16 #3,918
1990 20 #3,089
1985 11 #3,871
1980 17 #2,758
1975 13 #2,948
1970 24 #1,812
1965 17 #1,945
1960 20 #1,828
1955 13 #2,244
1950 7 #3,117
1945 7 #2,819
1940
1935 8 #2,773
1930 15 #1,994
1925 9 #2,988
1920
1915 7 #3,168
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Famous people named Eduard

  1. Eduard Shevardnadze Politician · 1928–2014
  2. Eduard Bernstein Politician · 1850–1932
  3. Eduard Buchner Chemist · 1860–1917
  4. Eduard Suess Geologist · 1831–1914
  5. Eduard von Böhm-Ermolli Military personnel · 1856–1941

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Eduard mean?

From French Édouard, doublet of Edward.

How popular is the name Eduard in 2025?

Eduard ranked #3,147 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Eduard?

1,885 babies have been named Eduard in the United States since 1902, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Eduard most popular?

Eduard peaked in 2006, when 39 newborns received the name.

Is Eduard a boy or girl name?

Eduard is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Eduard rising or falling?

Eduard is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Eduard?

Well-known people named Eduard include Eduard Shevardnadze (politician), Eduard Bernstein (politician), Eduard Buchner (chemist).

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