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Edgar

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Edgar was most popular in 2005, when 2,459 American babies were given the name — ranking #301 that year. In 2025 it ranked #986, with 617 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 157,919 people named Edgar.

Most popular in2005
Rank that year#301
Births that year2,459
Total since 1880157,919

Edgar over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Edgar’s peak in 2005. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · "wealthy spear"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org