Edward is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #8339 in 1996 with 10 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 11 births ranking #8744. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 175,296 girls born was named Edward. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Edward is a major old English classic meaning "wealthy guardian" or "prosperous protector". It has centuries of royal and historical use behind it, which gives it unusual stability.
The name was borne by several English kings and later remained important in aristocratic, literary, and family naming traditions. It feels formal in full but offers approachable short forms like Ed and Eddie.