Edgar
boy name#486 in 2025Edgar entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #50 in 1881, ranks #486 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#486
rank today
#50
peak (1881)
617
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #60 |
| 1890s | #67 |
| 1900s | #78 |
| 1910s | #86 |
| 1920s | #100 |
| 1930s | #139 |
| 1940s | #181 |
| 1950s | #242 |
| 1960s | #301 |
| 1970s | #285 |
| 1980s | #223 |
| 1990s | #153 |
| 2000s | #176 |
| 2010s | #308 |
| 2020s | #433 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Edgar has been most popular in TX, CA, AZ.
Living bearers
About 95,500 people named Edgar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Edgar alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 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 ranks #486 among US boy names in 2025, with 617 babies given the name.
- When was the name Edgar most popular?
- Edgar peaked in 1881, reaching #50 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Edgar with classmates?
- Edgar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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