Boy
Edmund
prosperous protector, fortunate protector
About Edmund
Picture a name that whispers of old libraries, leather-bound books, and timeless wisdom. Edmund possesses a distinguished quality that sets it apart in an era of trending names. This choice suggests parents with refined taste and an appreciation for names that have proven their worth across centuries. The name carries an inherent sophistication, yet remains surprisingly versatile for modern life. Edmund works beautifully in professional settings while maintaining warmth in personal relationships. Consider how this name will age—gracefully, certainly, growing more distinguished with each passing year. Boys named Edmund often develop strong character and intellectual curiosity, perhaps influenced by the weight of history their name carries. For parents seeking something truly special, something that stands apart from the crowd while maintaining accessibility, Edmund deserves serious consideration as a choice that honors tradition while embracing the future.
Popularity of the Name Edmund
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #187 | ||||
| 1881 | #187 | ||||
| 1882 | #186 | ||||
| 1883 | #187 | ||||
| 1884 | #191 | ||||
| 1885 | #193 | ||||
| 1886 | #173 | ||||
| 1887 | #197 | ||||
| 1888 | #197 | ||||
| 1889 | #155 | ||||
| 1890 | #225 | ||||
| 1891 | #202 | ||||
| 1892 | #170 | ||||
| 1893 | #183 | ||||
| 1894 | #160 | ||||
| 1895 | #176 | ||||
| 1896 | #151 | ||||
| 1897 | #163 | ||||
| 1898 | #163 | ||||
| 1899 | #168 | ||||
| 1900 | #202 | #92 | |||
| 1901 | #161 | ||||
| 1902 | #167 | #70 | |||
| 1903 | #166 | #97 | |||
| 1904 | #168 | #87 | |||
| 1905 | #176 | #120 | |||
| 1906 | #162 | #116 | |||
| 1907 | #167 | #126 | |||
| 1908 | #164 | #129 | |||
| 1909 | #167 | #116 | |||
| 1910 | #154 | #89 | |||
| 1911 | #142 | #113 | |||
| 1912 | #143 | #131 | |||
| 1913 | #131 | #126 | |||
| 1914 | #130 | #104 | |||
| 1915 | #136 | #112 | |||
| 1916 | #134 | #122 | |||
| 1917 | #135 | #114 | |||
| 1918 | #140 | #124 | |||
| 1919 | #144 | ||||
| 1920 | #138 | #129 | |||
| 1921 | #142 | #147 | |||
| 1922 | #153 | #125 | |||
| 1923 | #143 | #128 | |||
| 1924 | #148 | #131 | |||
| 1925 | #152 | #135 | |||
| 1926 | #156 | #147 | |||
| 1927 | #160 | #143 | |||
| 1928 | #163 | #149 | |||
| 1929 | #171 | ||||
| 1930 | #177 | ||||
| 1931 | #184 | ||||
| 1932 | #190 | ||||
| 1933 | #207 | #141 | |||
| 1934 | #206 | ||||
| 1935 | #212 | ||||
| 1936 | #212 | ||||
| 1937 | #226 | ||||
| 1938 | #234 | ||||
| 1939 | #247 | ||||
| 1940 | #242 | #169 | |||
| 1941 | #224 | ||||
| 1942 | #231 | ||||
| 1943 | #219 | ||||
| 1944 | #243 | ||||
| 1945 | #274 | ||||
| 1946 | #243 | ||||
| 1947 | #268 | ||||
| 1948 | #280 | ||||
| 1949 | #280 | ||||
| 1950 | #287 | ||||
| 1951 | #270 | ||||
| 1952 | #267 | ||||
| 1953 | #281 | #178 | |||
| 1954 | #288 | #202 | |||
| 1955 | #295 | ||||
| 1956 | #306 | ||||
| 1957 | #287 | ||||
| 1958 | #321 | ||||
| 1959 | #336 | ||||
| 1960 | #345 | ||||
| 1961 | #346 | ||||
| 1962 | #372 | ||||
| 1963 | #358 | ||||
| 1964 | #356 | #105 | |||
| 1965 | #372 | #103 | |||
| 1966 | #385 | #115 | |||
| 1967 | #398 | #120 | |||
| 1968 | #412 | #124 | |||
| 1969 | #434 | #118 | |||
| 1970 | #469 | #130 | |||
| 1971 | #479 | #127 | |||
| 1972 | #503 | #136 | |||
| 1973 | #528 | #148 | |||
| 1974 | #536 | #149 | |||
| 1975 | #560 | #175 | |||
| 1976 | #578 | #157 | |||
| 1977 | #493 | #136 | |||
| 1978 | #489 | #171 | |||
| 1979 | #454 | #190 | |||
| 1980 | #522 | #198 | |||
| 1981 | #530 | #156 | |||
| 1982 | #573 | #183 | |||
| 1983 | #638 | #155 | |||
| 1984 | #658 | #220 | |||
| 1985 | #673 | #157 | |||
| 1986 | #643 | #190 | |||
| 1987 | #666 | #186 | |||
| 1988 | #743 | #176 | |||
| 1989 | #784 | #203 | |||
| 1990 | #815 | #180 | |||
| 1991 | #863 | #188 | #862 | ||
| 1992 | #875 | #257 | #802 | ||
| 1993 | #936 | #260 | #936 | ||
| 1994 | #910 | #230 | #973 | ||
| 1996 | #979 | #284 | #780 | ||
| 1997 | #922 | #396 | #244 | #825 | |
| 1998 | #452 | #296 | #786 | ||
| 1999 | #484 | #345 | |||
| 2000 | #453 | #422 | |||
| 2001 | #607 | #331 | |||
| 2002 | #562 | ||||
| 2003 | #762 | #910 | |||
| 2004 | #757 | #547 | |||
| 2005 | #812 | ||||
| 2006 | #710 | #395 | |||
| 2007 | #761 | #493 | |||
| 2008 | #816 | #552 | |||
| 2009 | #779 | #633 | |||
| 2010 | #750 | #767 | |||
| 2011 | #793 | ||||
| 2012 | #861 | #645 | |||
| 2013 | #892 | #767 | |||
| 2014 | #730 | #518 | #904 | ||
| 2015 | #657 | #754 | |||
| 2016 | #747 | ||||
| 2017 | #846 | ||||
| 2018 | #683 | #995 | |||
| 2019 | #639 | ||||
| 2020 | #818 | #550 | |||
| 2021 | #840 | #489 | |||
| 2022 | #704 | #866 | |||
| 2023 | #729 | #785 | #990 | ||
| 2024 | #855 | #813 | #885 | ||
| 2025 | #677 | #848 | |||
| 1995 | #847 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Edmund
Names Similar to Edmund
Nicknames for Edmund
- Ed
- Eddie
- Eddy
- Ned
- Ted
Famous People Named Edmund
| Edmund Hillary | New Zealand mountaineer, one of the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest |
| Edmund Barton | First Prime Minister of Australia |
| Edmund Stoiber | German politician and former Minister-President of Bavaria |
| Edmund Muskie | American politician and U.S. Secretary of State |
| Edmund Randolph | American statesman and the first Attorney General of the United States |
| Edmund Blackadder | Fictional character from the British TV series "Blackadder" |
| Edmund Kemper | American serial killer and necrophile |
| Edmund White | American novelist and essayist |
| Edmund Gwenn | English actor, known for playing Kris Kringle in "Miracle on 34th Street" |
| Edmund Breese | American character actor from the silent film era |
| Edmund Ho | Macanese politician and former Chief Executive of Macau |
| Edmund Gettier | American philosopher, known for the "Gettier problem" |
| Edmund Capon | Australian art historian and director of the Art Gallery of New South Wales |
| Edmund Phelps | American economist and Nobel laureate |
| Edmund N. Bacon | American urban planner and architect |
| Edmund Wilson | American literary critic and writer |
| Edmund Sears | American poet, known for the Christmas carol "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" |
| Edmund Beecher Wilson | American biologist, known for his work on cell biology |
| Edmund Thomas Clint | Indian child prodigy painter |
| Edmund Kirby Smith | Confederate general during the American Civil War |
Characters Named Edmund
| Edmund Dantes | Main character in Alexandre Dumas' novel "The Count of Monte Cristo" |
| Edmund Reid | Character from the TV series "Ripper Street" |
| Edmund Hockridge | Character from the musical "Half a Sixpence" |
| Edmund Grey | Character from the TV series "Once Upon a Time" |
| Edmund Teller | Character from the video game "Fallout 3" |
| Edmund Burton | Character from the movie "Transformers - The Last Knight" |
| Edmund Bigelow | Character from the film "Yours, Mine and Ours" |
| Edmund Courtenay | Character from the novel "The Anubis Gates" by Tim Powers |
| Edmund Pevensie | Character from the TV series "The Chronicles of Narnia" |
| Edmund Herondale | Character from the book "Chain of Gold" by Cassandra Clare |
| Edmund Bertram | Character from the TV film adaptation of "Mansfield Park" |
| Edmund Blackadder | Character from the TV special "Blackadder's Christmas Carol" |