Edvin comes from the Old English / Norse tradition, meaning Prosperous friend, wealthy friend.
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How popular is Edvin?
2006peak year
Edvin first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1915. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2006, 54 babies received the name (ranked #2326). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #3929), with roughly 28 babies named Edvin each year. Edvin's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 1,031 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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