Edith is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #936 in 2001 with 23 recorded births. This places Edith in the top 18% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 613 births ranking #83. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 35.3%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 11,652 girls born was named Edith. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Edith is a stately old English classic meaning wealthy war. It feels serious, elegant, and quietly formidable.
The name has deep English historical roots and now benefits from the return of strong vintage girls' names. Its brisk, ancient structure gives it a lot of character.