Edith
Edith sits comfortably in the UK charts at #125 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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 fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Edith in their class.
In the US it sits at #528 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
⭐ Famous People Named Edith
- Edith Dumont — Edith Dumont is a Canadian educator who has served as the 30th lieutenant governor of Ontario since November 14, 2023.
- Edith Roosevelt — Edith Kermit Roosevelt was the second wife of President Theodore Roosevelt and the first lady of the United States from 1901 to 1909.
- Edith of Wessex — Edith of Wessex was Queen of England through her marriage to Edward the Confessor from 1045 until Edward's death in 1066.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Edith
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Edith
Almost certainly the only Edith in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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