Boy
Edgar
wealthy spearman
About Edgar
This distinguished name carries an air of literary sophistication and timeless elegance. Parents drawn to Edgar often appreciate its vintage charm without feeling overly antiquated. The name has graced numerous notable figures throughout history, lending it an intellectual gravitas that never feels pretentious. It works beautifully in both professional and casual settings, flowing naturally whether introducing a toddler at playgroup or a CEO at a board meeting. The strong consonants give it presence while maintaining approachability. Edgar pairs exceptionally well with both traditional and modern middle names, offering versatility for parents seeking balance in their naming choice. Its relative rarity in contemporary use means your son likely won't share his name with multiple classmates, yet it remains instantly recognizable and easy to pronounce across cultures and languages.
Popularity of the Name Edgar
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #61 | ||||
| 1881 | #51 | ||||
| 1882 | #58 | ||||
| 1883 | #58 | ||||
| 1884 | #64 | ||||
| 1885 | #60 | ||||
| 1886 | #61 | ||||
| 1887 | #64 | ||||
| 1888 | #65 | ||||
| 1889 | #60 | ||||
| 1890 | #61 | ||||
| 1891 | #64 | ||||
| 1892 | #67 | ||||
| 1893 | #63 | ||||
| 1894 | #64 | ||||
| 1895 | #64 | ||||
| 1896 | #68 | ||||
| 1897 | #69 | ||||
| 1898 | #72 | ||||
| 1899 | #80 | ||||
| 1900 | #71 | #75 | |||
| 1901 | #71 | #76 | |||
| 1902 | #76 | #82 | |||
| 1903 | #82 | #76 | |||
| 1904 | #80 | #69 | |||
| 1905 | #78 | #66 | |||
| 1906 | #79 | #68 | |||
| 1907 | #81 | #59 | |||
| 1908 | #76 | #72 | |||
| 1909 | #86 | #72 | |||
| 1910 | #80 | #80 | |||
| 1911 | #83 | #72 | |||
| 1912 | #85 | #73 | |||
| 1913 | #87 | #69 | |||
| 1914 | #87 | #107 | |||
| 1915 | #85 | #81 | |||
| 1916 | #88 | #84 | |||
| 1917 | #88 | #89 | |||
| 1918 | #89 | #94 | |||
| 1919 | #89 | #99 | |||
| 1920 | #89 | #91 | |||
| 1921 | #90 | #105 | |||
| 1922 | #93 | #102 | |||
| 1923 | #94 | #127 | |||
| 1924 | #96 | #126 | |||
| 1925 | #96 | #154 | |||
| 1926 | #109 | #125 | |||
| 1927 | #107 | #107 | |||
| 1928 | #114 | ||||
| 1929 | #116 | #130 | |||
| 1930 | #119 | #137 | |||
| 1931 | #122 | #130 | |||
| 1932 | #135 | ||||
| 1933 | #135 | ||||
| 1934 | #137 | ||||
| 1935 | #138 | #142 | |||
| 1936 | #143 | #146 | |||
| 1937 | #145 | #149 | |||
| 1938 | #157 | ||||
| 1939 | #158 | ||||
| 1940 | #164 | ||||
| 1941 | #167 | ||||
| 1942 | #164 | #175 | |||
| 1943 | #168 | ||||
| 1944 | #172 | ||||
| 1945 | #180 | ||||
| 1946 | #193 | ||||
| 1947 | #193 | ||||
| 1948 | #201 | ||||
| 1949 | #211 | ||||
| 1950 | #209 | ||||
| 1951 | #212 | ||||
| 1952 | #224 | ||||
| 1953 | #225 | #195 | |||
| 1954 | #234 | ||||
| 1955 | #233 | ||||
| 1956 | #247 | ||||
| 1957 | #272 | ||||
| 1958 | #280 | ||||
| 1959 | #287 | ||||
| 1960 | #294 | ||||
| 1961 | #293 | ||||
| 1962 | #296 | ||||
| 1963 | #306 | ||||
| 1964 | #292 | ||||
| 1965 | #309 | ||||
| 1966 | #309 | ||||
| 1967 | #303 | #287 | |||
| 1968 | #308 | ||||
| 1969 | #301 | ||||
| 1970 | #303 | ||||
| 1971 | #296 | ||||
| 1972 | #291 | #262 | |||
| 1973 | #299 | ||||
| 1974 | #285 | ||||
| 1975 | #271 | ||||
| 1976 | #283 | ||||
| 1977 | #275 | ||||
| 1978 | #282 | ||||
| 1979 | #262 | ||||
| 1980 | #252 | ||||
| 1981 | #241 | ||||
| 1982 | #262 | ||||
| 1983 | #245 | ||||
| 1984 | #258 | ||||
| 1985 | #258 | ||||
| 1986 | #230 | ||||
| 1987 | #169 | ||||
| 1988 | #173 | ||||
| 1989 | #147 | ||||
| 1990 | #143 | ||||
| 1991 | #142 | #634 | |||
| 1992 | #148 | #585 | |||
| 1993 | #148 | #787 | |||
| 1994 | #147 | #624 | |||
| 1995 | #152 | ||||
| 1996 | #148 | #809 | |||
| 1997 | #161 | #798 | |||
| 1998 | #167 | #940 | #785 | ||
| 1999 | #173 | #960 | #713 | ||
| 2000 | #177 | ||||
| 2001 | #161 | ||||
| 2002 | #175 | #768 | |||
| 2003 | #172 | ||||
| 2004 | #171 | #910 | #545 | ||
| 2005 | #168 | #947 | |||
| 2006 | #171 | #948 | #638 | #806 | |
| 2007 | #168 | #892 | #726 | ||
| 2008 | #195 | #938 | #927 | ||
| 2009 | #201 | #858 | #857 | ||
| 2010 | #218 | #781 | #719 | ||
| 2011 | #243 | #822 | #650 | #646 | |
| 2012 | #269 | #716 | #774 | #659 | |
| 2013 | #286 | #945 | #621 | ||
| 2014 | #302 | #784 | #759 | #626 | |
| 2015 | #317 | #756 | #638 | ||
| 2016 | #342 | #778 | #762 | #547 | |
| 2017 | #356 | #856 | #542 | ||
| 2018 | #357 | #717 | #630 | #492 | |
| 2019 | #386 | #683 | |||
| 2020 | #391 | #949 | #665 | ||
| 2021 | #412 | #962 | #771 | #597 | |
| 2022 | #417 | #861 | #734 | ||
| 2023 | #436 | #852 | #623 | ||
| 2024 | #458 | #965 | #660 | #635 | |
| 2025 | #486 | #823 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Edgar
Names Similar to Edgar
Nicknames for Edgar
- Ed
- Eddie
- Gar
- Eddy
- Eddie
Famous People Named Edgar
| Edgar Allan Poe | Renowned American writer and poet |
| Edgar Davids | Former Dutch professional footballer |
| Edgar Mitchell | American astronaut and the sixth person to walk on the moon |
| Edgar Bronfman Sr. | Canadian-American businessman and philanthropist |
| Edgar Martinez | Former professional baseball player for the Seattle Mariners |
| Edgar Bergen | American ventriloquist and actor |
| Edgar Snow | American journalist and author |
| Edgar Rice Burroughs | American writer, creator of Tarzan |
| Edgar Ramirez | Venezuelan actor, known for "Zero Dark Thirty" and "The Girl on the Train" |
| Edgar Winter | American musician, known for his hit song "Frankenstein" |
| Edgar Wright | English film director, known for "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz" |
| Edgar Cayce | American mystic and psychic |
| Edgar Degas | French painter and sculptor, known for his ballet and horse racing scenes |
| Edgar Hansen | American fisherman and reality television personality on "Deadliest Catch" |
Characters Named Edgar
| Edgar Linton | A character in Emily Brontë's novel "Wuthering Heights" |
| Edgar the Dragon | A character in the animated film "Shrek" |
| Edgar Stiles | A character in the TV series "24" |
| Edgar Ross | A character in the video game "Red Dead Redemption" |
| Edgar Balthazar | A character in Disney's animated film "The Aristocats" |
| Edgar Allan Pogue | A character in the movie "Down Periscope" |
| Edgar Suitably | A character in the TV series "The Walking Dead" |
| Edgar Reade | A character in the TV series "Blindspot" |
| Edgar Rice Burroughs | A character in the webcomic "Girl Genius" |
| Edgar Bones | A character in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series |
| Edgar Scissorhands | A character in the movie "Edward Scissorhands" |
| Edgar Evernever | A character in the TV series "Riverdale" |
| Edgar the Bug | A character in the movie "Men in Black" |
| Edgar Valden | A character in the video game "Identity V" |
| Edgar Reinz | A character in the video game "The Legend of Heroes - Trails of Cold Steel" |
| Edgar Frog | A character in the movie "Lost Boys - The Tribe" |
| Edgar Bruncher | A character in the video game "Moon - Remix RPG Adventure" |