At a glance
- In short
- Edwing is a charming and distinctive English name, meaning "rich friend." With a strong and noble sound, it's an excellent choice for parents seeking a traditional yet unique name for their baby boy.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2022 (#12,330)
- Babies in 2022
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #4,872 in 1992
- First recorded
- 1984
Meaning of Edwing
Edwing is a charming and distinctive name of English origin, meaning "rich friend" or "prosperous friend." It is a variant of the popular name Edwin. The name Edwing has a strong and noble sound, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a traditional yet unique name for their baby boy. While not as common as some other names, Edwing has been steadily used in California over the years, with occasional appearances in the data for newborns. Its rarity adds to its appeal, giving it an air of exclusivity while still being easy to pronounce and spell. With its rich history and pleasant sound, Edwing is a wonderful choice for any little boy.
How to pronounce Edwing
English
- Pronounced ED-wing /ˈɛd.wɪŋ/
Popularity of Edwing in the U.S.
Edwing was last recorded in the U.S. in 2022, ranked #12,330 with 5 babies. It peaked at #4,872 in 1992. It first appears in the records in 1984.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1984–2022 22 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 12,330 | back (not recorded in 2012–2021) |
| 2011 | 7 | 9,600 | back (not recorded in 2009–2010) |
| 2008 | 6 | 11,037 | ▼ 1,249 |
| 2007 | 7 | 9,788 | ▲ 2,267 |
| 2006 | 5 | 12,055 | ▼ 5,829 |
| 2005 | 12 | 6,226 | ▲ 1,310 |
| 2004 | 9 | 7,536 | ▼ 291 |
| 2003 | 9 | 7,245 | ▲ 398 |
| 2002 | 8 | 7,643 | ▼ 1,198 |
| 2001 | 10 | 6,445 | ▲ 971 |
| 2000 | 8 | 7,416 | ▲ 1,288 |
| 1999 | 6 | 8,704 | ▼ 225 |
| 1998 | 6 | 8,479 | ▼ 369 |
| 1997 | 6 | 8,110 | ▼ 2,128 |
| 1996 | 9 | 5,982 | ▲ 1,010 |
| 1995 | 7 | 6,992 | ▼ 620 |
| 1994 | 8 | 6,372 | ▲ 2,328 |
| 1993 | 5 | 8,700 | ▼ 3,828 |
| 1992 | 11 | 4,872 | ▲ 3,364 |
| 1991 | 5 | 8,236 | back (not recorded in 1988–1990) |
| 1987 | 7 | 5,459 | back (not recorded in 1985–1986) |
| 1984 | 6 | 5,561 | new |