Eddy

Eddy 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 115 boys in the United States.

Eddy at a glance

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

About the name Eddy

Eddy 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, Eddy first appears in Social Security records in 1884. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #449 in 1947, and in 2024 115 babies received the name — 13,933 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Eddy in US records

First recorded (US)
1884
Best US rank
#449 in 1947
Peak year
1956
Babies named Eddy in 2024
115
Total since 1880
13,933

Eddy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1019 in 2020
Babies named Eddy in 2025
15
Total since 1996
442

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Eddy mean?

The meaning of Eddy 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 Eddy a boy or girl name?

Eddy is a boy name. In 2024, 115 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Eddy?

Eddy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Eddy?

Eddy first appears in US records in 1884. Its best-ever ranking was #449 in 1947, and 115 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].