Edyth
A girl's name of Old English origin with 2,278 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Parents who choose Edyth tend to be looking for something that feels real but not common — a name with 2,278 recorded births and a peak of 76 in 1918, enough history to feel legitimate without being ordinary.
The distinguished, classic ending gives Edyth a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Edyth is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Edyth is a girl's baby name of Old English origin, a variant spelling of Edith, from the Anglo-Saxon Eadgyth composed of ead meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune' and gyth meaning 'war.' Saint Edith of Wilton (961–984), daughter of King Edgar, established the name in English devotional tradition.
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In the American context, Edyth is a girl's name with over a century of recorded use (1880–2022). Its Old English roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Though no longer in the top 1,000, Edyth’s 2,278 recorded births mean it has left a mark. Every name carries the accumulated identity of the people who have worn it — and Edyth has decades of that history.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Edyth has 110+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1880.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 26 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 60 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 27 | — |
| 1990s | 28 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 79 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 127 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 183 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 256 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 540 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 451 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 210 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 176 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 110 | — |
The Story of Edyth
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1918, Edyth is a name steeped in history. Girls named Edyth are most likely born between 1908 and 1928.
How rare is Edyth?
With 2,278 total births on record, Edyth remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1880, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1920s with 540 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Edyth by the numbers
- Would fill 47 school buses
- Meeting one Edyth per day would take 6.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(110 years, 1880–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | #12596 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10503 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9751 |
| 2019 | 10 | #9939 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9343 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13298 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13391 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11247 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17616 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17540 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15516 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18094 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18438 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17248 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16187 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12436 |
| 1998 | 5 | #14841 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12218 |
| 1993 | 5 | #14132 |
| 1992 | 7 | #10821 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1880–2022