Edgar
Edgar is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Wealthy spear, fortunate warrior, or owner of rich spears.
Origin and history
Edgar is a classic masculine name of Old English origin, derived from elements meaning fortune and spear. It has a long history of continuous usage in the United States, maintaining steady popularity across several generations. The name carries strong literary and historical associations, most notably with author Edgar Allan Poe.
Popularity in the United States
157,214 babies in the United States have been named Edgar since 1880. It ranks #219 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #431.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.8 %)
- TX (14.3 %)
- NY (5.8 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
- PA (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 3,006 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,982 |
| 1900-1910 | 3,154 |
| 1910-1920 | 14,080 |
| 1920-1930 | 18,037 |
| 1930-1940 | 11,860 |
| 1940-1950 | 9,804 |
| 1950-1960 | 8,634 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,485 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,805 |
| 1980-1990 | 11,608 |
| 1990-2000 | 22,215 |
| 2000-2010 | 22,586 |
| 2010-2019 | 11,623 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,335 |
Famous people named Edgar
- Edgar Allan Poe: Writer, Poet
- Edgar Rice Burroughs: Author
- Edgar Wright: Director, Screenwriter
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Eddy
Fun facts
- The name is closely tied to Edgar Allan Poe, one of America's most celebrated authors and poets of mystery and the macabre.
- Edgar the Peaceful ruled England in the 10th century and consolidated the kingdom of England.