How Many People Are Named Eddie?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Eddie

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 3,973 living people in the United States currently have the first name Eddie. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 4,399 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #566 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~3,973CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)4,399Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#566U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year2004 (103 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~3,973
Historical Births (SSA)
4,399
All-Time Rank
#566
Historical Peak
2004

Key Insights for Eddie

Estimated Living Bearers
~3,973 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#566
Distinctive First Name
Historical Peak Year
2004
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Female
11.9% Male · 88.1% Female
Recent 10-Year Trajectory
Softening (-19%)
2015–2024 SSA birth registration trend
Largest Estimated Population
California
~497 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Eddie

Living Population Model
~3,973

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
4,399

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
3,922

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
24.1 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
2004

Highest annual total: 103 registrations in 2004.

Recent 10-Year Trend
declining (-19%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Between 2015 and 2024, Eddie has experienced a 19% softening in annual newborn registrations from preceding decades.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Eddie (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 2004 (~103 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
2010991485
2011981484
2012961383
2013941381
2014921379
2015891277
2016861274
2017831271
2018811170
2019771166
2020741064
2021711061
2022681058
202364955
202461952

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
4/100
1950s
6/100
1960s
11/100
1970s
25/100
1980s
54/100
1990s
84/100
2000s
98/100
2010s
86/100
2020s
33/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historically in the U.S., Eddie has been predominantly feminine (88.1% female vs 11.9% male).

Male: 11.9% (~525 births)Female: 88.1% (~3,874 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Eddie

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Eddie in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Eddie appeared 3,922 times, ranking #129 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
3,922 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#129
Census Sex Breakdown
8% M · 92% F

Where Is the Name Eddie Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~497 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~49712.5%
Texas (TX)~3669.2%
Florida (FL)~2706.8%
New York (NY)~2426.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~1594%
Illinois (IL)~1553.9%
Ohio (OH)~1433.6%
Georgia (GA)~1313.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 3,973 people named Eddie are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 24.1 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Eddie: 24.1 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eddie

How many people in the U.S. are named Eddie?

Approximately 3,973 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Eddie. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 4,399 birth applications for Eddie between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Eddie?

Eddie ranks #566 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This positions Eddie as a distinctive name with established historical recognition.

When was the name Eddie most popular in America?

The name Eddie reached its peak historical popularity in 2004, when 103 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Eddie?

Eddie has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Eddie?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historically in the U.S., Eddie has been predominantly feminine (88.1% female vs 11.9% male).

Where is the name Eddie most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Eddie resides in California, with approximately 497 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Eddie in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Eddie appeared 3,922 times in census returns, ranking #129 in official 2020 returns.

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