Edward vs. Eddie: which name is older?
Edward and Eddie are about the same age: the average Edward is 56 and the average Eddie is 57.
Edward
Eddie
When was each name popular?
Edward peaked first, in 1924 (in the mid 1920s). Eddie peaked in 1947, 23 years later.
Which name is more common?
There are about 580,000 Edwards and about 120,000 Eddies alive in the US, so there are about 5 times as many Edwards as Eddies.
Boys or girls?
Both are boys' names: over 99% of living Edwards and 96% of living Eddies are men.
Names the same age as Edward
Names the same age as Eddie
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Edward or Eddie: questions
Which is older, Edward or Eddie?
Edward and Eddie are about the same age: the average Edward is 56 and the average Eddie is 57.
How old is the average Edward?
The average Edward in the US is 56; half of all living Edwards are between 43 and 72.
How old is the average Eddie?
The average Eddie in the US is 57; half of all living Eddies are between 44 and 72.
Which is more common, Edward or Eddie?
There are about 580,000 Edwards and about 120,000 Eddies alive in the US, so there are about 5 times as many Edwards as Eddies.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). How we calculate this