Edwin is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #9436 in 2004 with 11 recorded births. This places Edwin in the bottom 50% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 13 births ranking #6841. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 15.4%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 166,920 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.