Edgar Boy

Popularity: #413 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationED-gar / /ˈɛdɡər/

Old English; Germanic

Meaning

Old English: wealthy spear; Germanic: prosperous warrior

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Edgar has roots in Old English and was popularized by several historical figures, including kings of England. It was borne by Edgar the Peaceful, a 10th-century king known for his efforts to unify England. The name has maintained a presence in literature and culture, appearing in works such as Shakespeare's 'King Lear'. In modern times, it remains a classic choice for boys.

Trend Summary

Edgar has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

EugeneEdmundEdisonEliEzekielEmeryEwan

Variants

  • Ed
  • Eddie

International Variants

  • Edgardo (Spanish)
  • Édouard (French)
  • Ede (Hungarian)

Famous people named Edgar

Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer known for his poetry and macabre short stories.

Edgar Degas was a French artist famous for his paintings, sculptures, and drawings, particularly of ballet dancers.

Edgar Wright is a British filmmaker recognized for his work on films such as 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Baby Driver'.

Edgar Martinez is a former professional baseball player who played for the Seattle Mariners and is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Fictional characters named Edgar

Edgar is a character in 'King Lear' by William Shakespeare, known for his role as the legitimate son of the Duke of Gloucester.

Edgar the Bug is a character in the film 'Men in Black', serving as a primary antagonist.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Edgar was first seen in the United States in 1880. Edgar has ranked as high as #295 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Edgar has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Edgar (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 154
24%
TX 152
24%
FL 27
4%
AZ 24
4%
WA 20
3%
IL 20
3%
NY 17
3%
GA 16
3%
TN 14
2%
NC 14
2%
OH 13
2%
PA 13
2%
MD 11
2%
MO 11
2%
OK 11
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880283
1881312
1882308
1883292
1884290
1885303
1886309
1887266
1888321
1889322
1890338
1891277
1892303
1893310
1894313
1895323
1896306
1897278
1898285
1899249
1900374
1901271
1902307
1903259
1904299
1905315
1906301
1907321
1908360
1909347
1910441
1911486
1912945
19131,087
19141,361
19151,895
19161,874
19171,920
19182,085
19191,986
19202,029
19212,014
19221,923
19231,897
19241,878
19251,809
19261,677
19271,723
19281,600
19291,487
19301,526
19311,377
19321,307
19331,183
19341,149
19351,144
19361,068
19371,068
19381,030
19391,008
1940985
1941989
19421,049
19431,082
1944976
1945869
1946909
19471,056
1948976
1949913
1950937
1951938
1952889
1953897
1954913
1955933
1956851
1957773
1958751
1959752
1960715
1961695
1962693
1963652
1964722
1965603
1966581
1967590
1968596
1969637
1970666
1971674
1972634
1973594
1974652
1975717
1976664
1977711
1978689
1979803
1980888
1981933
1982832
1983896
1984834
1985880
19861,020
19871,603
19881,616
19892,105
19902,206
19912,267
19922,207
19932,262
19942,393
19952,320
19962,359
19972,115
19982,047
19992,036
20002,072
20012,376
20022,195
20032,320
20042,385
20052,453
20062,392
20072,420
20082,064
20091,908
20101,644
20111,468
20121,317
20131,210
20141,180
20151,114
20161,013
2017939
2018925
2019812
2020789
2021758
2022774
2023714
2024679