How Many People Are Named Edwina?
Complete statistics for the name Edwina: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Edwina is a very rare female name, with only 8,052 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 40,982 Americans. The majority of Edwina's are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school classic.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition, suggesting Edwina's may possess a deep connection to their inner world.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 80All 15,457 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: 1943Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Edwina Through the Generations
Edwina peaked in popularity during World War II in 1943 with 364 births, but since then, its usage has slowly declined. Today, most Edwinas are over 60, with 12,731 individuals in this age group, indicating a strong generational skew towards older adults. Only 263 Edwinas are under 30, showing how uncommon the name has become among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Edwina
The name Edwina is a feminine form of the male name Edwin, which derives from Old English and means "rich friend." Edwin was a popular name until the time of the Norman Conquest, then fell out of favour until Victorian times.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Edwina's English roots
📄 About the Name Edwina
How Many People Have the Name Edwina?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,052 people in the United States currently share the name Edwina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 40,982 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Edwina a Common or Rare Name?
Edwina 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 Edwina in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Edwina Most Popular?
The name Edwina reached peak popularity in 1943, with 364 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Edwina?
Approximately 8,052 people named Edwina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,457. That works out to roughly 1 in 40,982 Americans.
Is Edwina a rare name?
Edwina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 40,982 Americans has this name.
What does the name Edwina mean?
The meaning and origin of Edwina are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Edwina more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Edwina are male and 100% are female.
When was Edwina most popular?
Edwina peaked in 1943 with 364 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.