Edmond
Edmond is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Rich protection or fortunate protector.
Origin and history
Edmond is an Old English name meaning rich protection or fortunate protector. It is a variant spelling of Edmund that has been continuously used in the United States since at least the late 19th century. Although less common than Edmund today, it remains a traditional choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
24,893 babies in the United States have been named Edmond since 1880. It ranks #743 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1524.
States where it is most popular
- NY (11.9 %)
- CA (10.3 %)
- MA (7.7 %)
- LA (7.4 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 429 |
| 1890-1900 | 469 |
| 1900-1910 | 558 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,727 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,842 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,941 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,040 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,112 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,144 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,549 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,224 |
| 1990-2000 | 927 |
| 2000-2010 | 798 |
| 2010-2019 | 729 |
| 2020-2029 | 404 |
Famous people named Edmond
- Edmond O'Brien: Actor
- Edmond Halley: Astronomer, Mathematician
- Edmond Rostand: Playwright, Poet
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ned
Fun facts
- Edmond is a long-standing variant of Edmund, influenced by French orthography.
- Edmond Dantès is the protagonist of Alexandre Dumas's classic novel The Count of Monte Cristo.