An uncommon Old English pick — distinctive and rare.
An English and Welsh surname originating as a patronymic.
Edwards is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, the patronymic surname meaning 'son of Edward' — from the Old English Eadweard meaning 'wealthy guardian.' As a given name, Edwards carries the distinguished feel of a president's surname — multiple Edwards have held the White House — with a solidity that feels timeless.
Edwards was #7125 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #9204, but its charm endures.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 15 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 11 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 51 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 21 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 11 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 26 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 48 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 30 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 42 | — |
| 1930s | 44 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 71 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 48 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #9204 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10006 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11126 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12803 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10156 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11479 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11334 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12568 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7125 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11398 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8566 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10881 |
| 1999 | 5 | #10390 |
| 1996 | 5 | #9421 |
| 1992 | 6 | #7737 |
| 1991 | 5 | #8585 |
| 1986 | 6 | #6169 |
| 1981 | 5 | #6568 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4463 |
| 1973 | 5 | #5319 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1912–2024) · Methodology