UK girl's name
Edythe
A feminine name of Old English origin meaning "prosperous in war".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Edythe is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Edythe popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. 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.
Edythe is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Edythe. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Edythe ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 girls were registered as Edythe.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Edythe as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5707
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Edythe mean?
Edythe is a feminine given name of Old English origin, derived from the compound words "ead" meaning prosperity or fortune, and "gyth" meaning war or battle. It is a variation of the more common name Edith, which emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period in England.
The name Edythe gained popularity in the 7th century, particularly among the ruling class and nobility of Anglo-Saxon England. It was often bestowed upon daughters with the hope that they would lead prosperous and victorious lives.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Edythe can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book lists several landowners and tenants with the name Edythe, indicating its widespread use during the Norman Conquest.
In the 12th century, the nun and writer Edythe of Polesworth gained recognition for her religious works and contributions to the Gilbertine Order of monastics. Her writings shed light on the spiritual and intellectual pursuits of women during the Middle Ages.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Edythe. Edythe Rickert (1871-1938) was an American scholar and academic, renowned for her work on Chaucer and her contributions to medieval literature studies.
Edythe Chapman (1863-1948), an American educator and social reformer, was a pioneer in the field of home economics and advocated for the advancement of women's education and economic independence.
Edythe Klump (1893-1960), an American artist and sculptor, gained recognition for her bronze and marble sculptures, particularly her portrayal of Native American subjects.
Edythe Baker (1903-1991), an American playwright and screenwriter, wrote numerous plays and screenplays, including the Academy Award-nominated film "Keeper of the Flame" in 1942.
Edythe Perlick (1877-1953), an American businesswoman and entrepreneur, founded the successful Perlick Corporation, a manufacturer of commercial and residential refrigeration equipment.
These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have carried the name Edythe throughout history, each leaving a lasting impact in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of the name's legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Edythe by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Edythe 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 | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Edythe
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Edythe: questions and answers
How popular is the name Edythe in the UK right now?
In 2010, Edythe was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Edythe most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Edythe in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Edythe?
A feminine name of Old English origin meaning "prosperous in war".
How many people are called Edythe in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Edythe 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.