Eddie

Eddie is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 243 boys in the United States.

Eddie at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈɛdi/

About the name Eddie

Eddie belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Eddie first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #59 in 1910, and in 2024 243 babies received the name — 211,579 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Eddie in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#59 in 1910
Peak year
1947
Babies named Eddie in 2024
243
Total since 1880
211,579

Eddie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#187 in 2022
Babies named Eddie in 2025
225
Total since 1996
4,087

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Eddie mean?

The meaning of Eddie is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Eddie a boy or girl name?

Eddie is a boy name. In 2024, 243 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Eddie?

Eddie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Eddie?

Eddie first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #59 in 1910, and 243 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Eddie?

Eddie is pronounced /ˈɛdi/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.