Boy · 278th of 7,545
Edmond
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
24,827
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1920
Peak Popularity Year
433
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Edmond stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
The name Edmond originates from Old English, meaning 'wealthy protector'. It evolved from the Old English form Eadmund to the modern form Edmond. The name is historically linked to Saint Edmund, which contributed to its popularity in medieval England. Today, it carries traits of sophistication and class, with no direct biblical relevance.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈɛdmənd/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Edmond derives from the Old English elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune' and 'mund' meaning 'protector' or 'guardian'.
Meaning
wealthy protector
Language Evolution
Eadmund (Old English), Edmond (Middle English), Edmond (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages, particularly due to Saint Edmund, the king and martyr, who became a popular figure in medieval hagiography.
Variants & Derivatives
Edmund, Edmon, Eddie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Edmond is perceived as a classic and somewhat aristocratic name, often associated with literary and historical figures.
Famous People
Edmond Rostand, a French playwright known for 'Cyrano de Bergerac', Edmond Dantès, the fictional character from Alexandre Dumas' 'The Count of Monte Cristo'
Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
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3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
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Relatively Stable
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 433 peak births in 1920
Geographic Spread
Popular across 42 US states, with strongest presence in Rhode Island
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 8 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 1 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 8 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 278th of 7545 | 6,355 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 324th of 6773 | 5,379 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 431st of 7552 | 5,648 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 641st of 10718 | 2,643 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 955th of 16616 | 1,745 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1705th of 24088 | 1,262 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2065th of 23106 | 843 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 17532nd of 19264 | 7 |