Edgar
girl nameEdgar entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #836 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#836
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #836 |
| 1890s | #1519 |
| 1910s | #2771 |
| 1920s | #2750 |
| 1930s | #3221 |
| 1940s | #3954 |
| 1950s | #6086 |
| 1960s | #5909 |
| 1970s | #7607 |
| 1980s | #6263 |
| 1990s | #7033 |
| 2000s | #13170 |
| 2010s | #16764 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Edgar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Edgar alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Edgar in 2025?
- Edgar is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Edgar most popular?
- Edgar peaked in 1880, reaching #836 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Edgar with classmates?
- Edgar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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