Edwin is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #10467 in 2002 with 9 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 13 births ranking #6841. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 30.8%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 199,647 girls born was named Edwin. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Edwin is an old English name meaning "wealthy friend". It has a thoughtful, traditional feel and sits comfortably among revived vintage classics.
The name was used in early medieval England and later returned through literary and family naming traditions. It feels gentler and slightly less formal than Edward while still sharing the same historical depth.