How Many People Are Named Edmund?

51,943

people in the United States are named Edmund

1 in 6,449 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1067

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0155%

Of US population

Peak Year

1923

1,145 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, German, Polish
Pronunciation: ED-mənd (English), ET-muwnt (German), ED-moont (Polish)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From the Old English elements ead "wealth, fortune" and mund "protection". This was the name of two Anglo-Saxon kings of England. It was also borne by two saints, including a 9th-century king of East Anglia who, according to tradition, was shot to death with arrows after refusing to divide his Christian kingdom with an invading pagan Danish leader. This Old English name remained in use after the Norman conquest (even being used by king Henry III for one of his sons), though it became less common after the 15th century.... [more]

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.1%
Male
99.9%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 79.6 years old

Young (<30) 4,267
8.2%
Adult (30–60) 7,465
14.4%
Senior (>60) 40,211
77.4%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 7,065
Pennsylvania 4,450
Massachusetts 4,259
Illinois 3,549
California 3,270
Michigan 2,492
New Jersey 2,466
Ohio 1,975
Texas 1,584
Connecticut 1,415

💡 Fun Facts About "Edmund"

  • 175 babies were named Edmund in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1923
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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