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How Many People Are Named Edward?
Estimated people named Edward living in the U.S. today
623,620
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 1,307,348
- Peak year: 1924 (21,223 births)
- Estimated living today: 623,620
Edward by age group — who carries the name today?
Edward popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Edward
Edward has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 1,307,348 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 623,620 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 548 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Edwards you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Edward in the US?
An estimated 623,620 people named Edward are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Edward common — about 1 in 548 Americans.
Is Edward a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Edward is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Edward most popular?
Edward peaked in 1924, when 21,223 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Edward?
Edward ranks #59 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 32 out of 100 (higher means rarer).