Edythe Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Edythe means 'riches' or 'blessed war'.
Meaning of the Name Edythe
Edythe is a variant of the name Edith, which derives from the Old English words 'ēad' meaning 'riches' or 'blessed' and 'gȳð' meaning 'war'. The name has Germanic origins and was popularized by Saint Edith of Wilton, who was an Anglo-Saxon nun and daughter of King Edgar the Peaceful. Edythe is a unique and feminine name with a strong historical background.
Popularity of the Name Edythe
The popularity for the name Edythe peaked in popularity in the year 1918 with 582 births, which ranked number 473 out of 9,303 unique names for that year. Edythe had the most female births in 1918 with 582, which ranked number 260 out of 5,585 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Edythe has declined sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 6 births, a decline of -25.00%. Among females, Edythe has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 6 births, a decline of -25.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Edythe
- 10 Year Trend of Edythe: -25.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Edythe: -25.00%
Popularity of Edythe by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Edythe. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Edythe in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Edythe is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Edythe
- Total Births of Edythe: 6 (-2.84%)
- Female Births of Edythe: 6 (-2.84%)
Given the downward trend of Edythe over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.84% decrease in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. For Females, births for Edythe have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 6 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.84%.