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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ED-mun /ˈɛd.mən/
Origin: Old English; Germanic
Meaning: Wealthy protector; prosperous defender
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Edmon has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements "ead," meaning wealth or fortune, and "mund," meaning protector or guardian. This etymological combination suggests a literal meaning of "wealthy protector." The name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Old English to Middle English, and eventually into its modern form.
The name is closely related to Edmund, which has a more prominent historical presence in English-speaking cultures. Historically, the name Edmon can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period, with notable figures such as Saint Edmund, the King of East Anglia, who was martyred in the 9th century.
His veneration in the Christian tradition contributed to the name's significance, particularly in medieval England. The name gained further prominence through the literary works of the time, including Geoffrey Chaucer's writings in the 14th century, where variations of the name appeared.
Additionally, the name was included in the King James Bible, which was published in 1611, further solidifying its place in English literature and culture. Culturally, the name Edmon has been associated with nobility and leadership, reflecting its roots in the concept of protection and wealth.
This symbolic resonance has allowed the name to endure through centuries, often linked to figures of authority and respect. The diminutive form "Eddie" has also emerged historically, though it is more commonly associated with Edmund.
Overall, Edmon represents a blend of linguistic heritage and historical significance, embodying qualities of protection and prosperity.
Famous people named Edmon
In this section, you will find notable people named Edmon. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Edmon who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Edmon Rostand is a playwright best known for Cyrano de Bergerac, Chantecler, and Les Romanesques.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Edmon was first seen in the United States in 1887.
Edmon has ranked as high as #881 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Louisiana.
In the past 5 years the name Edmon has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Edmon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Edmon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Edmon (1949)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Edmon.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1953 | 15 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1948 | 15 |
| 1947 | 23 |
| 1946 | 16 |
| 1945 | 14 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1943 | 16 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1941 | 13 |
| 1940 | 18 |
| 1939 | 14 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1937 | 22 |
| 1936 | 20 |
| 1935 | 21 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1933 | 14 |
| 1932 | 27 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1930 | 22 |
| 1929 | 25 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1927 | 20 |
| 1926 | 24 |
| 1925 | 34 |
| 1924 | 35 |
| 1923 | 27 |
| 1922 | 29 |
| 1921 | 28 |
| 1920 | 32 |
| 1919 | 21 |
| 1918 | 25 |
| 1917 | 26 |
| 1916 | 30 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1913 | 13 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1902 | 7 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1892 | 10 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1887 | 5 |