Edwin
Boy name · 152 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Edwin: 152 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 11 births in 1974.
The name Edwin comes from the Old English elements *ēad* (wealth, fortune) and *wine* (friend), meaning “rich friend” or “prosperous friend.” Its most famous historical bearer is Edwin of Northumbria, a 7th-century king who converted to Christianity; Edinburgh’s name is traditionally linked to his fortress, Eadwinesburh (“Edwin’s town”). Other notable Edwins include American astronomer Edwin Hubble, after whom the Hubble Space Telescope is named, and 19th-century actor Edwin Booth. The name has remained quietly classic in Scotland, never charting among the most popular but appearing steadily in birth records. A common variant is Edwyn, and the name shares its first element with other traditional choices such as Edgar and Edmund.
Boy 31 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 197411 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #5605 babies
- Total births
- 152since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 26%vs prior 5y