Edythe

Edythe: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Edythe

  • A female given name from Old English, variant of Edith.

How popular is Edythe?

8U.S. babies in 2025
#256peak rank (1915)
13,880babies since 1880

Since 1880, 13,880 girls in the U.S. have been named Edythe. Its highest rank for girls was #256 in 1915. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025582 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Edythe FAQ

What does the name Edythe mean?

A female given name from Old English, variant of Edith.

What is the origin of the name Edythe?

Edythe is listed as a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Edythe?

Since 1880, 13,880 girls in the U.S. have been named Edythe. Its highest rank for girls was #256 in 1915. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Edythe a boy or girl name?

Edythe is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 13,880 girls and 0 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.