Rising since 1989, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Edel since 1906
Babies named Edel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2005, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Edel's real moment was 2012.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 | 0 |
| 1910s | 8 | 0 |
| 1920s | 5 | 0 |
| 1930s | 6 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 | 43 |
| 1990s | 5 | 84 |
| 2000s | 10 | 164 |
| 2010s | 13 | 134 |
| 2020s | 0 | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Edel is a rare and straightforward name of Germanic origin, meaning 'noble'. In the United States, it first appeared in Social Security records in 1973 and has remained uncommon, with a rank of 6,446 in 2025, where roughly 1 in 131,390 newborn boys receives the name. Its peak popularity came in 2012, though even then it was not widely used. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 1989, indicating a slow but persistent increase in use. Edel is almost never found in the top baby names of any state, reflecting its niche appeal. For parents seeking a name with a clear meaning and a distinguished but understated sound, Edel offers a simple yet evocative choice.
Edel derives from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble'. It is a short form of names beginning with Edel- such as Edelbert or Edelgard. In Dutch and German, Edel has been used as an independent given name, though it remains rare. In Ireland, Edel can also be a variant of Éadaoín or a shortened form of names like Edelweiss.
“Edel” around the world
Where Edel lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ed, Eddie, Dell
Variants: Edelbert, Edelgard, Edelmar
Sibling names for Edel
Names that share Edel's style, for a brother or sister.
