Edward name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Edward
Story and style
Edward is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Edward is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank60th in 2019
Listed years13/18 years
TrendRising
First listed2009
StyleFamiliar, Rising
Length6 letters
More about Edward
Background notes
What style of name is Edward?
Edward feels familiar and rising. It sits naturally beside names like Jasper: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Edward ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Edward has risen strongly in Australia. Its most recent listed rank was 81st in 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 81st |
| 2024 | Not in top 100 |
| 2023 | 89th |
| 2022 | 65th |
| 2021 | Not in top 100 |
| 2020 | 74th |
| 2019 | 60th |
| 2018 | 66th |
| 2017 | 61st |
| 2016 | 85th |
| 2015 | 87th |
| 2014 | 80th |
| 2013 | Not in top 100 |
| 2012 | 85th |
| 2011 | 91st |
| 2010 | Not in top 100 |
| 2009 | 96th |
| 2008 | Not in top 100 |