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Summary

The name Edward originates from Old English, meaning 'wealthy guardian'. It evolved from Eadweard in Old English to the modern form Edward. Historically, it gained popularity due to its association with English royalty. The name carries traits of nobility and protection, with no biblical relevance. Notable bearers of the name contribute to its esteemed image.

The name Edward is most popular in Rhode Island, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Edward has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Edward' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 8th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 13th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 24th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 36th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 64th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 126th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 176th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 855th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 858th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1365th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1575th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3409th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16883rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Edward' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.