Eduard
Boy name · #3137 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Eduard? In official American birth records, Eduard has been tracked continuously since 1902, giving it 123 years of documented American history.
Eduard ranks #3137 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 38 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #3299, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 47,368 boys born in 2025 was named Eduard.
The 123-year story
Eduard first appears in the Social Security records in 1902, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 39 boys were named Eduard — good for #2881 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Eduard per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Eduard against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Eduard in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Eduard is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Eduard will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Eduard is most common
State-level data for Eduard is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Eduard
Statistically, parents drawn to Eduard tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Eamonn, Eliazar, Etienne, Waleed, and Esau.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Eduard | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | #3128 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3104 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3117 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3151 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3497 |
| 2020 | 39 | #2980 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4230 |
| 2018 | 36 | #3171 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3781 |
| 2016 | 39 | #2993 |
| 2015 | 34 | #3299 |
| 2014 | 34 | #3234 |
| 2013 | 35 | #3122 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3894 |
| 2011 | 31 | #3434 |
| 2010 | 36 | #3128 |
| 2009 | 38 | #3045 |
| 2008 | 38 | #3057 |
| 2007 | 39 | #2974 |
| 2006 | 39 | #2881 |
| 2005 | 23 | #3941 |
| 2004 | 27 | #3456 |
| 2003 | 32 | #2993 |
| 2002 | 29 | #3095 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3512 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Eduard?
In official American birth records, the name Eduard first appeared in 1902 (over 123 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 123 years.
Is Eduard a popular boy name?
Eduard ranked #3137 among boys in 2025 with 38 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3299.
When was the name Eduard most popular?
Eduard peaked in 2006, when 39 American boys received the name (ranked #2881 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Eduard?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 47,368 newborn American boys was named Eduard. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.