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Edith
GirlOld English, English· “prosperous in war”
- Meaning
- prosperous in war
- Origin
- Old English, English
- Pronunciation
- EE-dith
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #499
- US babies 2025
- 595
- Best rank
- #26 (1894)
- Peak year
- 1918
Meaning and origin of Edith
Edith is an Old English and English name that means “prosperous in war”.
Edith comes from the Old English Eadgyth, built from ead, wealth or fortune, and gyth, war. It was a royal name in Anglo-Saxon England: Edith of Wessex was the wife of Edward the Confessor, and Saint Edith of Wilton was a tenth-century nun of royal birth. The name survived the Norman Conquest and was revived in the Victorian era. Famous bearers include the novelist Edith Wharton and the singer Edith Piaf. After decades of quiet, Edith is returning as a vintage choice. Edie is a warm nickname.
Popularity over time
Edith has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #26 in 1894, and the most babies received it in 1918, when 7,858 were named Edith. In 2025, 595 babies were named Edith, and it ranked #499 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #32 in 1920, #150 in 1950, #550 in 1980, #565 in 2000, #823 in 2010, and #499 in 2025. Of the 270,880 US girls named Edith since records began, 23% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1910s come next, with 56,059 babies. Since 2010, 8,698 more have been named Edith.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Ethel, Hazel, Pauline, Josephine, and Edna.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Edith ranked highest in Vermont, North Dakota, and Maine.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | #66 | 6 |
| North Dakota | #147 | 7 |
| Maine | #179 | 6 |
| New Hampshire | #244 | 5 |
| Indiana | #262 | 27 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Edith is usually pronounced EE-dith, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with E and ends in “-th”.
Middle names for Edith
A few middle names that flow with Edith: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Edith
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Edith mean?
Edith is an Old English and English name that means “prosperous in war”.
What is the origin of the name Edith?
Edith has Old English and English roots. Edith comes from the Old English Eadgyth, built from ead, wealth or fortune, and gyth, war.
Is Edith a popular name?
Yes. Edith ranked #499 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Edith a boy or girl name?
Edith is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Edith?
Edith is usually pronounced EE-dith. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings