The first name Eddie

In 2025, 280 boys born in the United States were named Eddie, the 861st most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1947, when 4,457 were.

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

• Eddie Vedder
  American singer and guitarist, born 1964
• Eddie Irvine
  British racecar driver, born 1965
• Eddie Cantor
  American comedian and actor (1892–1964)
• Eddie Deezen
  American actor, born 1957
• Eddie Nketiah
  English association football player (born 1999)
• Eddie Fisher
  American singer and actor (1928–2010)
• Eddie Howe
  English association football player and manager (born 1977)
• Eddie Cibrian
  American actor (born 1973)
• Eddie Adams
  American photographer (1933–2004)
• Eddie Marsan
  British actor, born 1968
• Eddie Cahill
  American actor, born 1978
• Eddie Kaye Thomas
  American actor, born 1980

How popular is the name Eddie?

In 2025, 225 boys born in England and Wales were named Eddie, ranking 222nd. Its peak was 2022, with 276 births.

Is Eddie a boy's or a girl's name?

Both. Of the 227,627 US babies named Eddie since 1880, 7% were girls and 93% boys.

When was Eddie most popular?

1947 in the United States, when 4,457 babies were named Eddie, its highest rank at 80th.

What are other spellings of Eddie?

Eddy.

Is Eddie also a surname?

Yes. Eddie is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.