Edwin
Pronunciation: [ EHDW-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Edwin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 637 babies have been named Edwin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Edwin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,922 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,922
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Edwin
Edwin is a girl name .
Is Edwin a boy or girl name? Edwin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,922 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #383. Edwin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Edwin is currently ranked #70,922 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Edwin include Edw, Edy, Edie, and Edwkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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