Edmund
From Old English Ēadmund, from ēad (“prosperity”) + mund (“protection”).
Every Edmund since 1880 — 52,143 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Edmund
Edmund is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,082 in 2025 with 199 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 52,143 American babies have been named Edmund. Its peak came in 1923, when 1,145 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Edmund stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Edmund year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 199 | #1,082 |
| 2024 | — | — | 178 | #1,170 |
| 2023 | — | — | 194 | #1,099 |
| 2022 | — | — | 168 | #1,191 |
| 2021 | — | — | 174 | #1,152 |
| 2020 | — | — | 122 | #1,417 |
| 2019 | — | — | 160 | #1,194 |
| 2018 | — | — | 168 | #1,145 |
| 2017 | — | — | 163 | #1,157 |
| 2016 | — | — | 192 | #1,035 |
| 2015 | — | — | 173 | #1,113 |
| 2014 | — | — | 176 | #1,089 |
| 2013 | — | — | 152 | #1,182 |
| 2012 | — | — | 138 | #1,276 |
| 2011 | — | — | 111 | #1,471 |
| 2010 | — | — | 95 | #1,647 |
| 2009 | — | — | 125 | #1,371 |
| 2008 | — | — | 118 | #1,425 |
| 2007 | — | — | 99 | #1,584 |
| 2006 | — | — | 97 | #1,538 |
| 2005 | — | — | 103 | #1,432 |
| 2004 | — | — | 118 | #1,275 |
| 2003 | — | — | 117 | #1,235 |
| 2002 | — | — | 113 | #1,216 |
| 2001 | — | — | 115 | #1,186 |
| 2000 | — | — | 122 | #1,138 |
| 1995 | — | — | 116 | #1,035 |
| 1990 | — | — | 155 | #819 |
| 1985 | — | — | 174 | #673 |
| 1980 | — | — | 269 | #522 |
| 1975 | — | — | 209 | #560 |
| 1970 | — | — | 298 | #469 |
| 1965 | — | — | 432 | #372 |
| 1960 | — | — | 509 | #345 |
| 1955 | — | — | 604 | #295 |
| 1950 | — | — | 553 | #287 |
| 1945 | — | — | 478 | #274 |
| 1940 | — | — | 498 | #242 |
| 1935 | — | — | 564 | #212 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,739 | 808 | #177 |
| 1925 | — | — | 1,042 | #152 |
| 1920 | — | — | 1,104 | #138 |
| 1915 | — | — | 961 | #136 |
| 1910 | — | — | 200 | #154 |
| 1905 | — | — | 108 | #176 |
| 1900 | — | — | 94 | #202 |
| 1895 | — | — | 90 | #176 |
| 1890 | — | — | 54 | #225 |
| 1885 | — | — | 68 | #193 |
| 1880 | — | — | 67 | #187 |
Famous people named Edmund
- Edmund Husserl Philosopher · 1859–1938
- Edmund Hillary Mountaineer · 1919–2008
- Edmund Burke Politician · 1729–1797
- Edmund I Politician · 921–946
- Edmund Ironside Politician · 993–1016
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Edmund mean?
From Old English Ēadmund, from ēad (“prosperity”) + mund (“protection”).
How popular is the name Edmund in 2025?
Edmund ranked #1,082 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 199 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Edmund?
52,143 babies have been named Edmund in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Edmund most popular?
Edmund peaked in 1923, when 1,145 newborns received the name.
Is Edmund a boy or girl name?
Edmund is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Edmund rising or falling?
Edmund is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Edmund?
Well-known people named Edmund include Edmund Husserl (philosopher), Edmund Hillary (mountaineer), Edmund Burke (politician).