Edwina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Edwina originates from the Old English name Eadwine, meaning 'wealthy friend'. The name has evolved through various forms like Eadwine and Edwyne before reaching its current form. It possesses traits of elegance and sophistication, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Edwina is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. 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, Edwina has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Edwina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 521st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 445th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 596th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1091st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2182nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8764th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13399th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Edwina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Edwina"
Pronunciation
/ɛdˈwiː.nə/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Edwina is derived from the Old English name 'Eadwine', which means 'rich friend'. It combines 'ead', meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'wine', meaning 'friend'.
Meaning
wealthy friend
Language Evolution
Eadwine, Edwyne, Edwina
Historical Usage
Edwina gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine form of Edwin.
Variants & Derivatives
Edwina, Winnie, Eddie
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Edwina is perceived as a classic and somewhat vintage name, often associated with sophistication and charm.
Famous People
Edwina Mountbatten, Countess of Burma, Edwina Currie, British politician and author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Edwina"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Edwina"
"Edwina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 521st of 9107 | 3,187 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 445th of 9204 | 4,456 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 596th of 12526 | 4,607 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1091st of 19264 | 1,771 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2182nd of 27321 | 886 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8764th of 35406 | 193 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13399th of 30306 | 70 |
Regional Popularity of "Edwina" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Edwina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
38.63% 547th/1416 |
29.01% 400th/1379 |
20.88% 494th/2366 |
45.27% 517th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
32.21% 498th/1546 |
22.24% 346th/1556 |
17.81% 419th/2353 |
27.08% 419th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
31.93% 711th/2227 |
23.83% 579th/2430 |
18.26% 521st/2853 |
22.52% 625th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
42.70% 1254th/2937 |
38.67% 1347th/3483 |
26.86% 945th/3518 |
32.27% 1305th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
57.88% 2133rd/3685 |
40.98% 1834th/4475 |
44.44% 2308th/5194 |
43.50% 2748th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
- | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Edwina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Edwina" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.