Holding steady.
Popularity of Egon since 1913
Babies named Egon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Egon's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 26 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Egon is a German name first recorded in the U.S. in 1913, with its peak year occurring in 1914. The name's 1-in-N figure is unavailable, reflecting its extreme rarity: many years see no recorded births. The trajectory has remained stable at a very low level, without a major revival in recent decades. No top states are reported, indicating the name's usage is not concentrated geographically but rather occurs sporadically across the country. The name's strong, historical Germanic feel makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with medieval roots and a sharp meaning.
Egon derives from the Old High German element "agin" or "egil," meaning "edge of a sword." It was borne by several early medieval saints, including a 7th-century bishop of Verdun. The name saw a modest revival in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in German-speaking countries, before declining in usage after the mid-20th century.
“Egon” around the world
Where Egon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Egon
Names that share Egon's style, for a brother or sister.
