Edsel
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #399 in 1927
5 babies were named Edsel in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,941 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Edsel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Edsel, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Edsel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEdsel first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1927, when it ranked #399. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendEdsel has slipped 3,941 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Edsel
Edsel is a boy name of English and German origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-sel”. US birth records list Edsel for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 110 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1927, when it ranked #399 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 36 | 27,637 boys |
| 1920s | 119 | 8,371 boys |
| 1930s | 63 | 15,855 boys |
| 1940s | 31 | 32,404 boys |
| 1950s | 22 | 44,903 boys |
| 1960s | 12 | 82,645 boys |
| 1970s | 8.4 | 119,190 boys |
| 1980s | 7.6 | 131,926 boys |
| 1990s | 6.3 | 157,729 boys |
| 2000s | 5.6 | 179,533 boys |
| 2010s | 4.6 | 218,818 boys |
| 2020s | 4.2 | 236,220 boys |
Other spellings of Edsel
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 Edsel
What is the origin of the name Edsel?
Edsel has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Edsel a boy or girl name?
Edsel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Edsel?
Edsel ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1927 (#399).