Edith
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Prosperous in war, blessed in war
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Popularity: Ranked #499 in 2025 with 595 babies born.
History: From the Old English 'Eadgyth' meaning prosperity and war. Saint Edith of Wilton was a 10th-century English princess. Edith Wharton was a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist. The name is experiencing a vintage revival.
Famous people named Edith: Edith Piaf (singer), Edith Wharton (author)
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Edith? About 1 in 5,594 babies born in 2025 were named Edith, or roughly 1.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Edith
What does the name Edith mean?
Edith means “Prosperous in war, blessed in war” from Anglo-Saxon roots.
What is the origin of the name Edith?
Edith has Anglo-Saxon origin. The traditional meaning is “Prosperous in war, blessed in war”.
How popular is Edith?
Edith ranked #499 in 2025 — given to 595 babies that year.
When was Edith most popular?
Edith peaked in 1918 with 7,858 babies registered that year.
Is Edith a boy or girl name?
Edith is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Ediths in registered births are female.
Is the name Edith rising or falling in popularity?
Edith has fallen 27 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #472 in 2020 to #499 in 2025.
How long has Edith been recorded?
Edith appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.