Edy
Every Edy since 1946 — 887 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Edy
Edy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,904 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 887 American babies have been named Edy — about 78% boys and 22% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2006, when 40 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 Edy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Edy 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 | 6 | #13,666 | 20 | #4,904 |
| 2024 | — | — | 20 | #4,931 |
| 2023 | — | — | 21 | #4,787 |
| 2022 | — | — | 20 | #4,899 |
| 2021 | — | — | 14 | #6,108 |
| 2020 | — | — | 16 | #5,521 |
| 2019 | — | — | 34 | #3,375 |
| 2018 | — | — | 16 | #5,602 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,549 | 13 | #6,419 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,128 |
| 2015 | — | — | 25 | #4,108 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,727 | 23 | #4,297 |
| 2013 | — | — | 20 | #4,671 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,620 | 14 | #6,087 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,315 | 22 | #4,402 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,640 | 21 | #4,563 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,045 | 23 | #4,326 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,318 | 23 | #4,301 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,662 | 18 | #5,065 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,468 | 28 | #3,626 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,250 | 27 | #3,557 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,876 | 18 | #4,650 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,393 | 15 | #5,107 |
| 2002 | — | — | 23 | #3,704 |
| 2001 | — | — | 15 | #4,958 |
| 2000 | — | — | 18 | #4,259 |
| 1995 | — | — | 10 | #5,617 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,242 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #6,845 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,379 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #5,890 | — | — |
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Famous people named Edy
- Edy Tavares Basketball player · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Edy in 2025?
Edy ranked #4,904 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Edy?
887 babies have been named Edy in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Edy most popular?
Edy peaked in 2006, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Edy a boy or girl name?
Edy is used for both: about 22% of babies named Edy have been girls and 78% boys.
Is the name Edy rising or falling?
Edy has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Edy?
Well-known people named Edy include Edy Tavares (basketball player).