Declining since 1998, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Edmundo since 1914
Babies named Edmundo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1958, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Edmundo's real moment was 1929.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 54 |
| 1920s | 219 |
| 1930s | 222 |
| 1940s | 239 |
| 1950s | 354 |
| 1960s | 338 |
| 1970s | 417 |
| 1980s | 411 |
| 1990s | 420 |
| 2000s | 358 |
| 2010s | 179 |
| 2020s | 91 |
Meaning & origin
Edmundo has been in use in the United States since at least 1914, with peak popularity in 1929. In 2025, it ranked 6,446th in frequency, given to roughly 1 in every 131,390 newborn boys. The name has seen a general decline in use since 1998, reflecting broader trends away from older, formal names in favor of shorter or more modern options. Edmundo is most commonly found among families with Spanish or Portuguese heritage, though its roots trace back to Old English. Despite its low current usage, Edmundo carries a strong, noble meaning as 'wealthy protector' and offers the friendly nicknames Ed, Eddie, or Mundo.
Edmundo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Old English name Edmund, composed of the elements ead (wealth, prosperity) and mund (protector). It has been used in Iberian cultures since the Middle Ages, often associated with saints and royalty. The name gained some popularity in English-speaking countries among Hispanic communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ed, Eddie, Mundo
Variants: Edmund
Sibling names for Edmundo
Names that share Edmundo's style, for a brother or sister.
