Is Edmond a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Edmond is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Edmond?

It’s currently ranked #861 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Edmond?

ED-mund · IPA: //ˈɛd.mʌnd//

Edmond Boy

Popularity: #861 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationED-mund / /ˈɛd.mʌnd/

Old English; French

Meaning

Old English: wealthy protector; French: prosperous defender

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Edmond has roots in Old English, derived from 'ēad' meaning wealth and 'mund' meaning protector. It was popularized in medieval England and has been borne by several notable figures throughout history. The name also has French connections, particularly after the Norman Conquest. Edmond has been used in various literary works, contributing to its cultural significance.

Trend Summary

Edmond has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable decline in usage since the early 20th century.

Variants

Ed
Eddie
Edmund

International Variants

Edmundo (Spanish)
Édouard (French)
Edmondo (Italian)

Famous people named Edmond

Edmond Halley was an English astronomer known for calculating the orbit of Halley's Comet.

Edmond Rostand was a French playwright famous for his play 'Cyrano de Bergerac'.

Edmond Dantès is the protagonist in Alexandre Dumas' novel 'The Count of Monte Cristo'.

Edmond O'Brien was an American actor who won an Academy Award for his role in 'The Barefoot Contessa'.

Fictional characters named Edmond

Edmond Dantès is the main character in 'The Count of Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas, who seeks revenge after being wrongfully imprisoned.

Edmond from 'King Lear' is a character in Shakespeare's tragedy, known for his ambition and treachery.

Sibling Suggestions

Edward Eleanor Emma Evelyn Elias Ethan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Edmond was first seen in the United States in 1880. Edmond has ranked as high as #524 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in New York, California, Massachusetts, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Edmond has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Edmond (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	7	39%
NY	6	33%
WA	5	28%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	44
1881	42
1882	39
1883	52
1884	43
1885	36
1886	50
1887	36
1888	43
1889	44
1890	51
1891	40
1892	40
1893	50
1894	50
1895	50
1896	58
1897	47
1898	42
1899	41
1900	47
1901	41
1902	49
1903	44
1904	53
1905	48
1906	52
1907	68
1908	88
1909	68
1910	98
1911	91
1912	200
1913	200
1914	269
1915	323
1916	365
1917	358
1918	427
1919	396
1920	433
1921	398
1922	388
1923	343
1924	402
1925	400
1926	376
1927	377
1928	406
1929	319
1930	360
1931	316
1932	294
1933	289
1934	287
1935	278
1936	312
1937	264
1938	260
1939	281
1940	273
1941	282
1942	296
1943	322
1944	271
1945	269
1946	314
1947	354
1948	366
1949	293
1950	317
1951	346
1952	296
1953	337
1954	306
1955	335
1956	321
1957	324
1958	265
1959	265
1960	269
1961	243
1962	233
1963	255
1964	209
1965	208
1966	179
1967	181
1968	182
1969	185
1970	189
1971	163
1972	128
1973	138
1974	114
1975	134
1976	124
1977	165
1978	195
1979	200
1980	158
1981	145
1982	143
1983	106
1984	122
1985	116
1986	93
1987	106
1988	126
1989	110
1990	93
1991	98
1992	110
1993	103
1994	100
1995	106
1996	68
1997	85
1998	97
1999	67
2000	90
2001	79
2002	82
2003	76
2004	84
2005	68
2006	77
2007	102
2008	65
2009	75
2010	71
2011	61
2012	83
2013	76
2014	80
2015	76
2016	69
2017	62
2018	76
2019	75
2020	62
2021	68
2022	78
2023	58
2024	63