A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Edmund since 1880
Babies named Edmund per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Edmund's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 708 |
| 1890s | 868 |
| 1900s | 1,151 |
| 1910s | 7,422 |
| 1920s | 10,205 |
| 1930s | 5,995 |
| 1940s | 5,807 |
| 1950s | 6,027 |
| 1960s | 4,335 |
| 1970s | 2,541 |
| 1980s | 1,975 |
| 1990s | 1,359 |
| 2000s | 1,127 |
| 2010s | 1,528 |
| 2020s | 1,035 |
Meaning & origin
Edmund is a classic English name with medieval roots. First recorded in U.S. data in 1880, it reached its peak popularity in 1914. While it declined in the mid-20th century, the name has been gradually rising in use since 2006. In 2025, it ranked 1081st nationally, with a rate of 1 in 8,583 births. Edmund has seen a revival in the 1910s-style revival trend. The name is especially well-loved in Minnesota, Michigan, and Massachusetts. Its meaning, 'prosperous protection,' reflects its noble Anglo-Saxon heritage. Parents today often choose Edmund for its distinguished yet approachable sound, along with friendly nicknames like Ed and Ned.
Edmund derives from the Old English elements ēad 'prosperity, riches' and mund 'protection, hand'. It was borne by two Anglo-Saxon kings, notably St. Edmund the Martyr (9th century), king of East Anglia. The name remained in use throughout the Middle Ages and was revived in the 19th century, particularly in literary contexts.
Where Edmund is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Edmund” around the world
Where Edmund lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ed, Eddie, Ned
Variants: Eadmund, Edmond
Sibling names for Edmund
Names that share Edmund's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Eleanor, Charlotte, Lucy, Margaret, Alice, Adelia, Agatha, Agnes, Alfreda, Arabella, Cecily, Cordelia, Edythe, Eugenia, Georgeanna, Geraldine, Loraine, Loretta, Millicent, Rosalyn, Teressa, Ursula, Adelene, Ardath, Cicely, Claribel, Dorinda, Evelyne, Hildred, Leanora, Marguerita, Regenia, Rosamond, Winnifred, Adalene, Alfredia, Alfrieda, Audelia, Bernadene, Berneta, Bernette, Edlyn, Edmonia, Elfreda, Ellanora, Genetta, Georgena, Jadis, Maxene, Percilla, Priscella, Remonia, Roselind, Rosemond, Rosiland, Rozalyn, Sydelle, Almina, Athalie, Clothilde, Edell, Editha, Edwinna, Ellenora, Elmire, Emelda, Francenia, Glorianne, Gwendoline, Rosamund, Rovena, Willoughby, Edit, Beatric, Beatryce, Evelean, Geraldin, Herberta, Loucinda, Milady, Milicent, Myldred, Orabelle, Paulena, Raymonda, Roslind, Thedora, Violanda
Brothers: Edward, Arthur, Henry, William, George, Bertram, Cedric, Erwin, Fredric, Hubert, Hugh, Laurance, Lionel, Roderick, Adelbert, Armond, Clive, Durward, Edgard, Fenton, Girard, Hilbert, Loring, Neville, Rowland, Wilfrid, Adelard, Aldrich, Caedmon, Cornel, Edwyn, Egbert, Eldrick, Emeric, Esmond, Eustace, Gerrard, Godwin, Hammond, Humphrey, Oswin, Radford, Raymund, Reginold, Reymond, Seward, Thedore, Ulric, Wilmot, Athel, Bertrum, Burdett, Cederick, Clements, Gurney, Humbert, Lyonel, Needham, Ormand, Osborn, Osmond, Randolf, Renald, Vere, Edmar, Elmond, Almus, Cederic, Cuthbert, Drury, Ethelbert, Lemoine, Lewin, Montford, Rodolph, Samiel, Tilford, Uhtred
