How Many People Are Named Edgar?
people in the United States are named Edgar
1 in 2,129 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
2,458 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
Derived from the Old English elements ead "wealth, fortune" and gar "spear". This was the name of a 10th-century English king, Edgar the Peaceful. The name did not survive long after the Norman conquest, but it was revived in the 18th century, in part due to a character by this name in Sir Walter Scott's novel 'The Bride of Lammermoor' (1819), which tells of the tragic love between Edgar Ravenswood and Lucy Ashton. Famous bearers include author and poet Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), French impressionist painter Edgar Degas (1834-1917), and author Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 59.7 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Edgar"
- 679 babies were named Edgar in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2005
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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