Edmund
boy name#1081 in 2025Edmund entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #130 in 1914, ranks #1081 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1081
rank today
#130
peak (1914)
199
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #185 |
| 1890s | #175 |
| 1900s | #170 |
| 1910s | #139 |
| 1920s | #153 |
| 1930s | #210 |
| 1940s | #250 |
| 1950s | #294 |
| 1960s | #378 |
| 1970s | #509 |
| 1980s | #643 |
| 1990s | #950 |
| 2000s | #1338 |
| 2010s | #1229 |
| 2020s | #1185 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Edmund has been most popular in CA, TX, MN.
Living bearers
About 21,000 people named Edmund are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Edmund alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Edmund in 2025?
- Edmund ranks #1081 among US boy names in 2025, with 199 babies given the name.
- When was the name Edmund most popular?
- Edmund peaked in 1914, reaching #130 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Edmund with classmates?
- Edmund will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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