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The name Edwin peaked for girls at #1308 in 1899. Edwin is also used for boys, ranking #382 in 2024.

The name Edwin is a boy's name of English origin meaning "wealthy friend".

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Some might be surprised to learn that Edwin has been a consistent presence on the <a href="https://nameberry.com/popular-names">popular names</a> list since statistics have become available.
 The most famous Edwin in history was a seventh century martyr called Edwin of Northumbria, and in literature is familiar from the protagonist of Charles Dickens' final (and unfinished) novel, The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin's was born Edwin, and fellow astronaut Frank Borman honored him by using Edwin for his son.

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The name Edwin is currently ranked #382 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #52 in 1919. The name is most popular in EDWIN, EDWIN, and EDWIN. Edwin is occasionally used for girls in 2008.

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