Holding steady.
Popularity of Edell since 1912
Babies named Edell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Edell's real moment was 1916.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 74 | 11 |
| 1920s | 114 | 19 |
| 1930s | 36 | 5 |
| 1940s | 11 | 0 |
| 1950s | 14 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Edell is an exceptionally rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1912. Its peak usage came in 1916, the same year that saw its highest ever recorded count. Since then, the name has remained consistently uncommon, with no significant resurgence in later decades. The trajectory is stable at very low numbers. Because it has never ranked in the top 1000, its one-in-N probability cannot be meaningfully calculated. Edell's origins are unclear; it may be a variant of Edelle or a modern coined name combining the prefix Ed- with the fashionable -ell suffix. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an obscure name with a gentle, feminine sound.
Edell is likely a modern invented name, possibly influenced by the sound of names like Adele or Edel. It first appeared in U.S. records in the 1910s, with a peak in 1916. Its usage has been rare and sporadic since, never reaching the top 1000 popularity rankings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Edie, Dell
Variants: Edelle
Sibling names for Edell
Names that share Edell's style, for a brother or sister.
