Boys' name · since 1880

Edd

Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 5,438 babies named Edd, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.

5,438
total births
1880–2006
years on record
1920s
peak decade
19%
born in that decade

5,438 boys have been named Edd since 1880, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.

According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Edd has been recorded 5,438 times among boys since 1880, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2006.

  • 5,438 total births
  • 1880–2006 years on record
  • 1920s peak decade
  • 19% born in that decade

Data updated Jun 2026

The verdict

5,438 boys have been named Edd since 1880, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2006.

5,438
total births
1880–2006
years on record
1920s
peak decade
19%
born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade

19% of everyone ever named Edd was born in this single decade.

1919
Single peak year

163 babies were named Edd in 1919 - its busiest year on record.

Edd's usage pattern, beyond the headline number

Divide Edd's SSA record in two at 1936 and the more recent half accounts for 28% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 72%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1983, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 163, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.

Edd at a glance

Last recorded 2006

Total births

5,438

Since 1880

127 years of records

Peak year

1919

163 births that year

Strongest decade: 1920s

Current rank

Unranked

Outside the modern top-1,000

As of 2006

Active since

1880

Recorded for 127 years

Last year on file: 2006

Edd popularity over time - boys

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2006

Last recorded 2006
Peak year (1919)
163
Annual births at peak, across 127 years of records
-50050100150200 188018941908192219361950196419782006 5

Edd popularity over time - girls

13 total births recorded since 1919 (Edd as girls' name)

Unisex variant - 13 births
5.566.577.5 19191930 7

Edd by decade

Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance

1920s was Edd's strongest decade.

1,034 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.

Edd births by decade

Total births in each ten-year window

births

What this shows Peak: 1920s at 1,034 births (19% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of June 2026

How Edd compares to similarly-sized names

Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Edd's total volume

Edd vs 15 similarly-sized boys names

Edd vs 15 similarly-sized boys names Scatter plot of 16 data points. 0%5%10%15% 050100150200 New & already peakedOld name, single-era peakNew & still diversifyingLong history, steady all along Years in SSA records % of total births in the single peak year Edd
Edd vs 15 similarly-sized boys names

Edd by state

Where Edd concentrates geographically, total births since 1880

Geographically diffuse
Top 8 states by recorded births for the name Edd
Rank State Visual share Births Share of total
#1 Tennessee
369 6.8%
#2 Texas
365 6.7%
#3 Alabama
308 5.7%
#4 Georgia
283 5.2%
#5 Kentucky
280 5.1%
#6 Mississippi
259 4.8%
#7 North Carolina
252 4.6%
#8 Arkansas
82 1.5%
Tennessee share of Edd's total US births 6.8%
Even split

369 of 5,438 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.

Edd appears in 14 states. Explore state details →

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Edd? ▼
Since 1880, Social Security records show 5,438 babies named Edd. The most recent recorded year was 2006. Its busiest year on record was 1919, with 163 births.
When was Edd most popular? ▼
Edd was most popular in the 1920s decade with 1,034 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Edd most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Edd are Tennessee (369 births), Texas (365 births), Alabama (308 births).
How long has the name Edd been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Edd since 1880 -- 127 years through the most recent 2006 data.
What names are similar to Edd? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eddie, Eddy, Eddison, Edder, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.

What to do with Edd's data

  • Edd's decade-level peak was the 1920s (1,034 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
  • Tennessee records the most Edds (369 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee names
  • Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names

Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.

Keep exploring Edd

Nearby Names Like Edd

Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Edd

Eddie Boy
#942 211,867 births
Eddy Boy
#1531 14,039 births
Eddison Boy
#4738 531 births
Edder Boy
#12797 364 births
Eddrick Boy
327 births

Compare Edd side by side: Edd vs Eddie Edd vs Eddy Edd vs Eddison

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Related Names

Names with a similar number of total births

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Gustave #6199
5,430 births · Peak 1915
Kevon #2848
5,447 births · Peak 2000
Yitzchok #947
5,451 births · Peak 2025
Rosendo #4582
5,422 births · Peak 1993
Darell #1962
5,420 births · Peak 1988
Ishaan #1000
5,462 births · Peak 2019

Data Sources

Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).

According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.

Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1880–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).

State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).

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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Edd: Baby Name Since 1880 - 5,438 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/edd. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Edd draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.