Edwin: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced ED-win · 2 syllables
Inherited from Old English Eadwine, from Proto-West Germanic *Audawini, from Proto-Germanic *Audawiniz. Akin to Old Norse Audun, Icelandic Audunn, German Otwin, Norwegian Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (French Ouen).
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- ED-win
- US rank (2025)
- #398
- US babies a year
- about 878 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1910
- Style
- Vintage, Classic, Literary
How popular is Edwin?
Edwin was the #398 name in the US in 2025, given to 798 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 33% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1910.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #398 |
| England & Wales | #453 |
| Scotland | #892 |
| Norway | #165 |
| Canada | #476 |
| Australia | #600 |
How old are people named Edwin?
Half of US adults named Edwin are older than 53; most are between 20 and 84. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Edwin
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Edwin have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Edwin
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Edwin
How do you pronounce Edwin?
Edwin is pronounced ED-win.
How popular is the name Edwin?
Edwin was the #398 name in the US in 2025, given to 798 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 33% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1910.
How old are people named Edwin?
Half of US adults named Edwin are older than 53. Most are between 20 and 84.