How Many People Are Named Ed?

26,372

people in the United States are named Ed

1 in 12,702 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1587

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0079%

Of US population

Peak Year

1959

696 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, Dutch
Pronunciation: ED (English), ET (Dutch)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Short form of EDWARD, EDMUND, and other names beginning with Ed.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.6%
Male
99.4%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 93.5 years old

Young (<30) 369
1.4%
Adult (30–60) 2,468
9.4%
Senior (>60) 23,535
89.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 1,802
Texas 1,252
Alabama 881
Ohio 847
Georgia 796
Illinois 775
Mississippi 775
Michigan 708
North Carolina 633
Tennessee 521

💡 Fun Facts About "Ed"

  • 9 babies were named Ed in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1959
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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