Edmund
- Pronunciation
- [Ed-mund]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Wealthy Defender
- Origin
- Anglo
Edmund Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 51,883 baby boys have been named Edmund. The name peaked in 1923 with 1,145 US births that year (rank #143). In 2024, ranked #1182 nationally — 1,039 places below its 1923 peak.
Top States for Edmund
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Edmund births are: New York (7,059), Pennsylvania (4,443), Massachusetts (4,254).
Other Anglo-Origin Names Like Edmund
If you like Edmund's Anglo origin, consider these related names: Aart, Abeodan, Ablendan, Abrecan, Acca. Browse all Anglo names →
6-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Edmund's exact length and starting letter: Eachan, Eadger, Eadlin, Eadlyn, Eadric.
Quick Facts About Edmund
Where in the US Is Edmund Most Popular?
Average boy-name rank within each state across 2016–2025 SSA records. A lower number means the name appears closer to the top of that state's boys-name rankings — a per-capita measure that isn't biased toward large states. For Edmund the strongest states are Minnesota, Utah, Massachusetts.
Strongest boys-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | #544 | 87 |
| 2 | Utah | #634 | 18 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | #654 | 39 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | #675 | 49 |
| 5 | Colorado | #720 | 19 |
| 6 | Missouri | #754 | 20 |
| 7 | Maryland | #764 | 17 |
| 8 | Michigan | #781 | 65 |
| 9 | Washington | #781 | 38 |
| 10 | Virginia | #800 | 47 |
Source: SSA state-level baby-name dataset 2016–2025. States with fewer than 3 years of data for Edmund in this window are excluded. Births < 5 in a given state-year are suppressed by SSA for privacy.
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eamon | Rich Protector | Male | Gaelic |
| Ed | Abbreviation Of Names Beginning With Ed- Like Edward And Edmond. | Male | English |
| Eddie | Abbreviation Of Names Beginning With Ed- Like Edward And Edmond. | Male | English |
| Eddy | Abbreviation Of Names Beginning With Ed- Like Edward And Edmond. | Male | English |
| Edmundo | Prosperous Protector. | Male | English |
| Ned | Nickname For Edward. | Male | English |
| Ted | Abbreviation Of Theodore. | Male | English |
| Teddy | Abbreviation Of Theodore. | Male | English |
Famous People Named Edmund
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Edmund.
- Edmund Burke was an Anglo-Irish statesman, author, orator, political theorist, and philosopher who served in the British House of Commons for several years.
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Compare Edmund to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Edmund against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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