Edmundo
Edmundo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Prosperous protector or fortunate guardian.
Origin and history
Edmundo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Old English name Edmund. It is derived from roots meaning fortunate or wealthy protection. In the United States, it remains a uncommon but steady choice, predominantly used within Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
3,302 babies in the United States have been named Edmundo since 1880. It ranks #2236 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1836.
States where it is most popular
- TX (61.1 %)
- CA (35.4 %)
- NY (1.3 %)
- AZ (1 %)
- IL (0.95 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 54 |
| 1920-1930 | 219 |
| 1930-1940 | 222 |
| 1940-1950 | 239 |
| 1950-1960 | 354 |
| 1960-1970 | 338 |
| 1970-1980 | 417 |
| 1980-1990 | 411 |
| 1990-2000 | 420 |
| 2000-2010 | 358 |
| 2010-2019 | 179 |
| 2020-2029 | 91 |
Famous people named Edmundo
- Edmundo Ros: Musician, Bandleader
- Edmundo Suárez: Footballer, Manager
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Mundo
Fun facts
- Edmundo Dantés is the Spanish translation of Edmond Dantès, the protagonist of Alexandre Dumas's classic novel The Count of Monte Cristo.
- The name stems from the Old English elements 'ead' (wealth, fortune) and 'mund' (protection).