Eddie is a distinctive choice, ranked #3696 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Eddie in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#3696
US Rank #941
About the Name Eddie
Eddie has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3478 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #210 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Eddie is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #941, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Eddie
Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Eddie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Eddie in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Eddie has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 3478 places in the last five years. Its peak was #210 in 2019. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Eddie is more popular in the US (#941) than in the UK (#3696). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Eddie include: Eddie Hall — Edward Stephen Hall is a British retired strongman competitor.; Eddie Bravo — Edgar A.; Eddie Kidd — Edward Kidd is an English former stunt performer..
Eddie ranks #941 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
6
UK babies named Eddie (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 3478 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Eddie
Likely around 1 other Eddie in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Eddie
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Edward Stephen Hall is a British retired strongman competitor. He is best known for his former world record 500 kg (1,102 lb) deadlift and for winning 2017 World's Strongest Man competition.
Edward Pears Stobart was a British businessman who started an agriculture business in the late 1940s. This became Eddie Stobart Limited in 1970 and expanded to a haulage company during the 1970s with the help of his son Edward Stobart who gradually took over the running of the company.
Edwin Jack "Eddie" Fisher was an American singer and actor. Popular during the 1950s, he sold millions of records and hosted his own TV show, The Eddie Fisher Show.
Edwina Brocklesby is the founder and director of Silverfit, a charity dedicated to the promotion of the health benefits of physical activity for older people. and triathlete.