Is Edmund a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Edmund is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Edmund?

It’s currently ranked #749 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Edmund?

ED-mund · IPA: //ˈɛd.mʌnd//

Edmund Boy

Popularity: #749 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Old English; Germanic

Meaning

wealthy protector; prosperous defender

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Edmund has roots in Old English, derived from 'ēad' meaning wealth or fortune and 'mund' meaning protector. It was borne by several kings of England, notably Edmund I and Edmund II, contributing to its historical significance. The name has been used in literature, most famously in Shakespeare's 'King Lear' where Edmund is a key character. Its popularity has fluctuated over the centuries, often associated with nobility and leadership.

Trend Summary

Edmund has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in recent years.

Variants

Ed
Eddie
Edie

International Variants

Edmundo (Spanish)
Édouard (French)
Edouard (French)
Edoardo (Italian)

Famous people named Edmund

Edmund Burke was an Irish statesman and philosopher known for his contributions to political theory.

Edmund Hillary was a New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, famously one of the first two individuals to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

Edmund Spenser was an English poet best known for his epic poem 'The Faerie Queene'.

Edmund Wilson was an American literary critic and essayist recognized for his influential works on literature and culture.

Fictional characters named Edmund

Edmund Pevensie is a character in C.S. Lewis's 'The Chronicles of Narnia' series, known for his journey from betrayal to redemption.

Edmund Dantes is the protagonist in Alexandre Dumas's novel 'The Count of Monte Cristo', who seeks revenge after being wrongfully imprisoned.

Sibling Suggestions

Edward Eleanor Elizabeth Emmeline Evangeline Elias

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Edmund was first seen in the United States in 1880. Edmund has ranked as high as #322 nationally which occurred in 1923 and has been most popular in California, Michigan, Texas, Minnesota, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Edmund has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Edmund (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
MI	10	10%
CA	10	10%
TX	9	9%
MN	9	9%
IL	8	8%
ID	7	7%
PA	7	7%
VA	6	6%
WI	6	6%
NY	6	6%
OH	6	6%
MA	5	5%
WA	5	5%
NC	5	5%
FL	5	5%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	67
1881	61
1882	71
1883	63
1884	72
1885	68
1886	80
1887	61
1888	76
1889	89
1890	54
1891	61
1892	93
1893	80
1894	96
1895	90
1896	110
1897	96
1898	101
1899	87
1900	94
1901	95
1902	104
1903	102
1904	109
1905	108
1906	122
1907	129
1908	141
1909	147
1910	200
1911	235
1912	452
1913	599
1914	792
1915	961
1916	1,032
1917	1,045
1918	1,099
1919	1,007
1920	1,104
1921	1,104
1922	1,014
1923	1,145
1924	1,115
1925	1,042
1926	1,012
1927	929
1928	911
1929	829
1930	808
1931	708
1932	691
1933	567
1934	600
1935	564
1936	554
1937	523
1938	513
1939	467
1940	498
1941	576
1942	602
1943	666
1944	555
1945	478
1946	637
1947	633
1948	576
1949	586
1950	553
1951	625
1952	659
1953	621
1954	607
1955	604
1956	591
1957	662
1958	573
1959	532
1960	508
1961	523
1962	469
1963	473
1964	485
1965	432
1966	394
1967	369
1968	350
1969	332
1970	298
1971	285
1972	245
1973	221
1974	223
1975	209
1976	198
1977	271
1978	271
1979	320
1980	269
1981	251
1982	225
1983	180
1984	175
1985	174
1986	194
1987	189
1988	162
1989	159
1990	155
1991	147
1992	145
1993	132
1994	143
1995	116
1996	128
1997	147
1998	119
1999	127
2000	122
2001	115
2002	113
2003	117
2004	118
2005	103
2006	97
2007	99
2008	118
2009	125
2010	95
2011	111
2012	138
2013	152
2014	176
2015	173
2016	192
2017	163
2018	168
2019	160
2020	122
2021	173
2022	168
2023	194
2024	175