Edye is of American origin, derived from the Germanic element "ed" meaning "rich, noble", and the Old Norse element "eya" meaning "island". It is a unique and distinctive given name that has gained some popularity in recent years, especially among families seeking uncommon yet meaningful names for their children. The name Edye has been used historically as both a female and male name, though it is currently more commonly associated with females. In terms of its usage over time, Edye has seen fluctuations in popularity, with peaks in the mid-20th century and more recently in the early 21st century.
"This shows a peak of popularity for the name Edye from 1959 to 1962, with 24 births in 1959 and 15 births in 1962 being the highest recorded. After 1971, there is a significant decrease in the number of births named Edye."