girl's name
Edwena
ed-WEE-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 301
Edwena is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1981 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1928, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Edwena Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 41 |
| 1920s | 75 |
| 1930s | 57 |
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 34 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 13 |
How Popular Is Edwena?
In 1981, Edwena was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Edwena
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Edwena Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Edwena over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Edwena
- English ed-WEE-nuh
Sibling Names for Edwena
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Edwena — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Edwena
How popular is the name Edwena?
In 1981, Edwena was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Edwena a girl's or a boy's name?
Edwena is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Edwena?
Edwena has 3 syllables.
When was Edwena most popular?
Edwena peaked in 1928, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.