How Many People Are Named Edda?

Complete statistics for the name Edda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Edda
Very Rare
Norse

Edda is a very rare female name, with only 432 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 763,264 Americans. The majority of those named Edda are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~432
Living in US
1 in 763,264
Americans
1930
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Norse
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Wise Mysterious Creative
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

139,561
Worldwide Bearers
#7,500
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
59,152
🇩🇪 Germany
27,067
🇮🇹 Italy
19,185
🇹🇿 Tanzania
9,735
🇲🇼 Malawi
4,590
🇺🇸 United States
2,680
🇦🇹 Austria
2,167
🇦🇷 Argentina
1,756
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1,264
🇵🇪 Peru
1,173

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
432 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 67
152
Would be under 30 (21%)
64
Would be 30–60 (9%)
507
Would be over 60 (70%)

All 723 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1930

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
80
Modern Appeal
40
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Edda Through the Generations

Edda has been a name that's seen its peaks and valleys over the decades. It reached its highest popularity in 1930 with 22 births, but since then, it's remained relatively uncommon. Today, there are 432 people named Edda living in the United States, with a notable age split: 152 under 30, 64 between 30 and 60, and 507 over 60. This distribution suggests that while Edda isn't a name you hear every day, it's still cherished by many older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 30

⭐ Famous People Named Edda

Edda is a feminine given name which may refer to:Edda Adler, Argentine chemist and biologist Edda Albertini (1926–1988), Italian actress Edda Heiðrún Backman (1957–2016), Icelandic actress, voice actress, singer, painter and director Edda Björgvinsdóttir, Icelandic actress, comedian, writer and director Edda Bresciani, Italian Egyptologist Edda Buding (1936–2014), German tennis player Edy Campagnoli (1934–1995), Italian television personality and actress Edda Campagnoli Edda Ceccoli, Captain Regent of San Marino from 1991 to 1992 Edda Dell'Orso, Italian singer Edda Fabbri, Uruguayan writer Edd…

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✨ Similar Names to Edda

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Edda's Norse roots

📄 About the Name Edda

How Many People Have the Name Edda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 432 people in the United States currently share the name Edda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 763,264 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Edda a Common or Rare Name?

Edda is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Edda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Edda Most Popular?

The name Edda reached peak popularity in 1930, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Edda?

Approximately 432 people named Edda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 723. That works out to roughly 1 in 763,264 Americans.

Is Edda a rare name?

Edda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 763,264 Americans has this name.

What does the name Edda mean?

The meaning and origin of Edda are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Edda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Edda are male and 100% are female.

When was Edda most popular?

Edda peaked in 1930 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US432
All-Time Births723
1 in X1 in 763,264
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age67
Peak Year1930
World Rank#7,500
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.