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Summary

The name Eddie originates from the Old English name Eadweard, meaning 'wealthy guardian'. It evolved through different historical forms to become a popular diminutive of Edward in modern English. The name is associated with amiable traits and has gained popularity in the 20th century. It does not have significant biblical relevance.

The name Eddie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Eddie has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Eddie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 100th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 82nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 94th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 153rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 241st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 400th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 728th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 367th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 397th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 792nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2146th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5609th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19950th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12951st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Eddie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.