Edwards
Every Edwards since 1912 — 425 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Edwards
Edwards is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,976 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 425 American babies have been named Edwards. Its peak came in 1923, when 13 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Edwards stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Edwards year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #9,976 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,234 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,015 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,127 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,804 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,156 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,480 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11,334 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12,571 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,127 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,398 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,567 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10,882 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,466 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,190 |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,613 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,378 |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,388 |
| 1920 | 10 | #2,823 |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,683 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Edwards in 2025?
Edwards ranked #9,976 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Edwards?
425 babies have been named Edwards in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Edwards most popular?
Edwards peaked in 1923, when 13 newborns received the name.
Is Edwards a boy or girl name?
Edwards is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Edwards rising or falling?
Edwards is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.