Edmund
Meaningwealthy protector · Old English
- US rank
- #1,081
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #130 in 1914
199 babies were named Edmund in the US in 2025. It has climbed 334 places in five years.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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German philosopher, known as the father of phenomenology (*1859 – †1938)
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 8,584 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Edmund, 199 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Edmund would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEdmund has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Edmunds, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1914, when it ranked #130. Today it's #1,081, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendEdmund has climbed 334 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,081. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedEdmund is most popular in Massachusetts, where it ranks #507, followed by Minnesota (#552) and Michigan (#571). It's in the top 1,000 in 12 states.
- MeaningIn Old English, Edmund means “wealthy protector”.
About the name Edmund
Edmund is a boy name of English origin meaning “wealthy protector”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-und”. US birth records list Edmund for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1914, when it ranked #130 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,081, with 199 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 646 | 1,549 boys |
| 1890s | 757 | 1,320 boys |
| 1900s | 849 | 1,178 boys |
| 1910s | 1,103 | 906 boys |
| 1920s | 926 | 1,080 boys |
| 1930s | 568 | 1,760 boys |
| 1940s | 396 | 2,525 boys |
| 1950s | 299 | 3,343 boys |
| 1960s | 224 | 4,466 boys |
| 1970s | 153 | 6,526 boys |
| 1980s | 108 | 9,300 boys |
| 1990s | 70 | 14,345 boys |
| 2000s | 57 | 17,687 boys |
| 2010s | 81 | 12,287 boys |
| 2020s | 100 | 10,007 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Edmund
What does the name Edmund mean?
Edmund means “wealthy protector” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Edmund?
Edmund has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Edmund a boy or girl name?
Edmund is a boy name.
How popular is the name Edmund?
Edmund ranked #1,081 for US boys in 2025, given to 199 babies. Its best year was 1914 (#130).