Edythe
2025 SSA
About Edythe
Edythe is a feminine name representing an elegant, vintage spelling variation of Edith. Derived from the Old English elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'gyth' meaning 'war,' the name paradoxically combines prosperity and conflict in its origins.
Popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Edythe fell from favor by mid-century but has seen renewed interest amid the revival of vintage names. The name carries associations with dignity, wisdom, and old-world charm.
Notable bearers include various literary figures and historical personalities. Though still relatively uncommon in contemporary usage, Edythe appeals to parents seeking a name with historical depth, sophisticated sound, and subtle uniqueness without being invented or unfamiliar.
Pronounced ED-ith.
As of October 2026, Edythe ranked #11200 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #256 in 1915.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Edythe on lists
Famous Edythes
- Edythe Marrenner
birth name of American actress Susan Hayward
- Edythe Chapman
American silent film actress
- Edythe Perlick
American 1940s pro baseball player
- Edythe Scott Bagley
American civil rights activist, sister of Coretta Scott King
- Edythe Wright
American singer with Tommy Dorsey's band
- Edythe Morahan de Lauzon
Canadian poet
- Edythe Kirchmaier
late oldest Facebook user (1908,2015)
Edythe in pop culture
- Edythe Cullen
character in "Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined"