Edith sits comfortably in the UK charts at #127 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#127
US Rank #528
About the Name Edith
Edith is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 42 places over five years. Its high point was #83 in 2021, and it now sits at #127. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 6 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
Edith 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 sits at #528 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Edith
Unlikely. With around 380 UK babies named Edith per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Edith in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Edith has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 42 places in the last five years. Its peak was #83 in 2021. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Edith is more popular in the UK (#127) than in the US (#528). 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.
Edith ranks #528 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
380
UK babies named Edith (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↓ 42 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Edith
Likely around 1 other Edith in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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