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How Many People Are Named Edwin?
Estimated people named Edwin living in the U.S. today
134,652
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 247,935
- Peak year: 1922 (3,849 births)
- Estimated living today: 134,652
Edwin by age group — who carries the name today?
Edwin popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Edwin
Edwin has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 247,935 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 134,652 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,538 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Edwins 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 Edwin in the US?
An estimated 134,652 people named Edwin are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Edwin uncommon — about 1 in 2,538 Americans.
Is Edwin a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Edwin is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Edwin most popular?
Edwin peaked in 1922, when 3,849 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Edwin?
Edwin ranks #397 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).