Eddy
Boy name · #1603 in 2025 · Uniqueness 67/100
In 2025, 106 baby boys were named Eddy, placing it at #1603 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1438, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 16,981 boys born in 2025 was named Eddy.
Babies named Eddy per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 141-year story
Eddy first appears in the Social Security records in 1884, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1956, when 246 boys were named Eddy — good for #484 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. 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.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Eddy in class?
Eddy scores 67 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Eddy will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Eddy is most common
Geography matters for names, and Eddy is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Eddys were CA (19), TX (12), NY (7), FL (6), NC (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Eddy
Statistically, parents drawn to Eddy tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Freddy, Elvis, Rudy, Teddy, and Lenny.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Eddy | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 106 | #1602 |
| 2024 | 115 | #1530 |
| 2023 | 111 | #1567 |
| 2022 | 112 | #1574 |
| 2021 | 111 | #1565 |
| 2020 | 100 | #1609 |
| 2019 | 104 | #1592 |
| 2018 | 116 | #1489 |
| 2017 | 114 | #1478 |
| 2016 | 139 | #1304 |
| 2015 | 118 | #1438 |
| 2014 | 139 | #1276 |
| 2013 | 150 | #1192 |
| 2012 | 178 | #1065 |
| 2011 | 178 | #1056 |
| 2010 | 165 | #1127 |
| 2009 | 195 | #1008 |
| 2008 | 169 | #1095 |
| 2007 | 166 | #1098 |
| 2006 | 230 | #868 |
| 2005 | 164 | #1026 |
| 2004 | 186 | #915 |
| 2003 | 146 | #1060 |
| 2002 | 167 | #959 |
| 2001 | 129 | #1100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Eddy a popular boy name?
Eddy ranked #1603 among boys in 2025 with 106 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1438.
When was the name Eddy most popular?
Eddy peaked in 1956, when 246 American boys received the name (ranked #484 that year). Since 1956 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Eddy?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 16,981 newborn American boys was named Eddy. It scores 67/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.