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Why parents love Edwin- Edwin Hubble discovered the universe is EXPANDING.
- The Hubble Space Telescope is named for him.
- King Edwin was the first Christian king of Northumbria.
- Two syllables with a strong, classic sound: ED-win.
- The meaning rich friend is warmly aspirational.
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The vibe of Edwin
rich friendblessed friendOld EnglishHubbleexpanding universetelescopeKing EdwinNorthumbria
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Origin & history of Edwin
Old English ead (wealth) + wine (friend)
→ Edwin
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English roots
Edwin means rich friend. Edwin Hubble discovered the expanding universe — the telescope bears his name. King Edwin was Northumbria's first Christian king.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Old English; Edwin Hubble (1889–1953).
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Today
Edwin remains a beloved choice, ranking #346 in the US. 247,935 babies have been named Edwin since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Edwin?
1922
peak year
The name Edwin reached its peak in 1922, with 3,827 registrations (ranked #52). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1880, roughly 42 years before its peak. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #346 today, averaging about 970 new babies per year. Edwin's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 247,935 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
3,827
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #52)
(ranked #52)
970
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
9,700
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
247,935
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Edwin1
Life path number
The Leader
Leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.
Edwin's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — universe-expanding seeking. People named Edwin tend to be classic, brilliant, and gifted at discovering that the universe is expanding.
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Discovered expanding universe✦
Hubble-telescope◈
First-Christian-king◎
Rich-friend♡
Classic brilliantE5
D4
W5
I9
N5
Sum: 28 → Life path 1
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Personality of Edwin🌟
Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
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Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
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Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
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Natural authority
Without trying, they earn respect.
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