Total births
162
Boys' name · since 1984
Edwing
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 162 babies named Edwing, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 162
- total births
- 1984–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Edwing sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 162 recorded since 1984.
Social Security Administration records show Edwing recorded 162 times among boys since 1984, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2022.
- 162 total births
- 1984–2022 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
162 boys have been named Edwing since 1984, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2022.
- 162
- total births
- 1984–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Edwing was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
12 babies were named Edwing in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
Edwing's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Edwing splits its recorded history at 2000: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1991 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Edwing at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
2005
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Edwing popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2022
- Peak year (2005)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Edwing by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Edwing's strongest decade.
74 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Edwing births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
- 1990s
1990s
63 births
- 2000s
2000s
74 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 74 births (46% of all-time use).
Edwing by state
Where Edwing concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 20 | 12.3% |
California share of Edwing's total US births 12.3%
20 of 162 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Edwing? ▼
Edwing has been given to 162 babies in the U.S. since 1984, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2022. 12 babies were born in 2005, its single highest year.
When was Edwing most popular? ▼
Edwing was most popular in the 2000s decade with 74 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Edwing most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Edwing are California (20 births).
How long has the name Edwing been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Edwing since 1984 -- 39 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Edwing? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Edward, Edwin, Edwardo, Edwyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Edwing's data
- Edwing's decade-level peak was the 2000s (74 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Edwings (20 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Edwing
Nearby Names Like Edwing
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Edwing
Edward Boy
#228 1,303,594 births
Edwin Boy
#382 247,553 births
Edwardo Boy
#5924 6,764 births
Edwyn Boy
#5094 722 births
Edwards Boy
#9047 425 births
Compare Edwing side by side: Edwing vs Edward Edwing vs Edwin Edwing vs Edwardo
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1984–2022 (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. "Edwing: Baby Name Since 1984 - 162 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/edwing. 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 Edwing 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 July 2026.