Total births
301
Girls' name · since 1912
Edwena
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 301 babies named Edwena, peaking in 1928. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 301
- total births
- 1912–1981
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
301 girls have been named Edwena since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Edwena recorded 301 times among girls since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1981.
- 301 total births
- 1912–1981 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
301 girls have been named Edwena since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1981.
- 301
- total births
- 1912–1981
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Edwena was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
14 babies were named Edwena in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Edwena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Edwena's SSA record in two at 1939 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1917, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1928 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Edwena at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Edwena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1981
- Peak year (1928)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Edwena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Edwena's strongest decade.
75 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Edwena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
41 births
- 1920s
1920s
75 births
- 1930s
1930s
57 births
- 1940s
1940s
56 births
- 1950s
1950s
34 births
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s 15
1970s
15 births
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 75 births (25% of all-time use).
Edwena by state
Where Edwena concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 6 | 2.0% |
Alabama share of Edwena's total US births 2.0%
6 of 301 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Edwena? ▼
301 babies have been named Edwena since 1912. It was last recorded in 1981. The peak year was 1928 with 14 births.
When was Edwena most popular? ▼
Edwena was most popular in the 1920s decade with 75 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Edwena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Edwena are Alabama (6 births).
How long has the name Edwena been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Edwena since 1912 -- 70 years through the most recent 1981 data.
What names are similar to Edwena? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Edwina, Edward, Edwin, Edwinna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Edwena's data
- Edwena's decade-level peak was the 1920s (75 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Edwenas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Edwena
Nearby Names Like Edwena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Edwena
Edwina Girl
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Edward Girl
5,361 births
Edwin Girl
1,191 births
Edwinna Girl
362 births
Edwyna Girl
152 births
Compare Edwena side by side: Edwena vs Edwina Edwena vs Edward Edwena vs Edwin
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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, 1912–1981 (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. "Edwena: Baby Name Since 1912 - 301 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/edwena. 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 Edwena 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.