UK boy's name
Edy
A pet name derived from Old German meaning wealthy.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Edy is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Edy popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2016 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Edy is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Edy. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Edy ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 3 boys were registered as Edy.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Edy as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4810
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Edy mean?
The name Edy has its origins in the Germanic language, derived from the Old English word "ead" which means prosperity or fortune. It was a popular name among the Anglo-Saxons in the early medieval period, particularly in regions such as Wessex and Mercia in present-day England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Edy can be found in the Domesday Book, a medieval manuscript compiled in 1086 under the reign of William the Conqueror. The book mentions an individual named "Edi" who was a landowner in the county of Essex.
The name Edy also appears in several ancient texts and religious scriptures. In the Old English epic poem "Beowulf," one of the characters is named "Ēadric," which is a compound name derived from "ead" and "ric" (meaning ruler or powerful).
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Edy. One of the earliest examples is Edy of St. Albans (c. 1109 - c. 1191), an English Benedictine monk and historian who wrote the "Vita Anselmi" (Life of Anselm), a biography of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Another prominent figure was Edy Merckx (born 1945), a Belgian professional road cyclist who is widely regarded as one of the greatest cyclists of all time. He won numerous prestigious races, including five Tour de France titles and five Giro d'Italia victories.
In the field of literature, Edy Legrand (1892 - 1970) was a French novelist and playwright who wrote several works exploring the themes of love, passion, and human relationships. Her novel "La Bâtarde" (The Bastard) was a significant literary success in the early 20th century.
Edy Veneziano (1892 - 1967) was an Italian painter and sculptor known for his works in the Futurist and Metaphysical art movements. His art often depicted abstract and surreal scenes, combining elements of modernism and traditional Italian art.
Lastly, Edy Rejna Segura (1942 - 2021) was a Honduran human rights activist and politician. She dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of indigenous communities and was a prominent figure in the Honduran resistance movement against military dictatorships in the late 20th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Edy by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Edy was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4810 | 3 | 1 |
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- Elliot 23,450
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- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Edy: questions and answers
How popular is the name Edy in the UK right now?
In 2016, Edy was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Edy most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 3 babies registered as Edy in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Edy?
A pet name derived from Old German meaning wealthy.
How many people are called Edy in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Edy across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.