Edvin
Boy name · #3389 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Edvin? In official American birth records, Edvin has been tracked continuously since 1915, giving it 110 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 34 baby boys were named Edvin, placing it at #3389 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3982, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 52,941 boys born in 2025 was named Edvin.
Babies named Edvin per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 110-year story
Edvin first appears in the Social Security records in 1915, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 54 boys were named Edvin — good for #2310 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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Edvin against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Edvin in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Edvin is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Edvin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Edvin is most common
State-level data for Edvin 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 Edvin
Statistically, parents drawn to Edvin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Evin, Javin, Avin, Nevin, and Levin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Edvin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #3379 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5241 |
| 2023 | 29 | #3802 |
| 2022 | 30 | #3691 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3497 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4020 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3143 |
| 2018 | 30 | #3607 |
| 2017 | 32 | #3440 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4624 |
| 2015 | 26 | #3982 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4014 |
| 2013 | 28 | #3661 |
| 2012 | 42 | #2811 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4356 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3308 |
| 2009 | 39 | #2991 |
| 2008 | 41 | #2879 |
| 2007 | 46 | #2643 |
| 2006 | 54 | #2310 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3172 |
| 2004 | 41 | #2599 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3186 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4044 |
| 2001 | 33 | #2797 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Edvin?
In official American birth records, the name Edvin first appeared in 1915 (over 110 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 110 years.
Is Edvin a popular boy name?
Edvin ranked #3389 among boys in 2025 with 34 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3982.
When was the name Edvin most popular?
Edvin peaked in 2006, when 54 American boys received the name (ranked #2310 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Edvin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 52,941 newborn American boys was named Edvin. 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.