Edward is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #31 in 2024 with 1,461 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 2,593 births ranking #26. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 11.9%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 190 boys born was named Edward. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.