Edith
Edith: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈidɪθ/
Meaning and origin of Edith
- A female given name from Old English.
Etymology
Inherited from Old English Ēadġȳþ. Name of a 10th century English saint. Compare Swedish Edit.
How popular is Edith?
Since 1880, 270,880 girls and 825 boys in the U.S. have been named Edith (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #26 in 1894. Its highest rank for boys was #615 in 1881. In 2025 it ranked #499 for girls, with 595 babies given the name.
Names similar to Edith
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Sibling name ideas for Edith
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Edith FAQ
What does the name Edith mean?
A female given name from Old English. Inherited from Old English Ēadġȳþ. Name of a 10th century English saint. Compare Swedish Edit.
What is the origin of the name Edith?
Edith is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Edith?
Since 1880, 270,880 girls and 825 boys in the U.S. have been named Edith (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #26 in 1894. Its highest rank for boys was #615 in 1881. In 2025 it ranked #499 for girls, with 595 babies given the name.
Is Edith a boy or girl name?
Edith is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 270,880 girls and 825 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.