Edmund
5 countries#1081 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Edmund was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
52,143 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1081 · peaked in 1923 with 1,145 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Illinois, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,220 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #844 · peaked in 1997 with 66 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,170 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #784 · peaked in 1997 with 66 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
50 births recorded 1924–1939 · peaked in 1925 with 10 births
Most common in: Pas-de-Calais, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
47 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #762 · peaked in 1975 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2006–2006 · peaked in 2006 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Edmund’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1536 | — |
| 2007 | #1576 | ↓40 |
| 2008 | #1425 | ↑151 |
| 2009 | #1367 | ↑58 |
| 2010 | #1639 | ↓272 |
| 2011 | #1468 | ↑171 |
| 2012 | #1273 | ↑195 |
| 2013 | #1180 | ↑93 |
| 2014 | #1089 | ↑91 |
| 2015 | #1111 | ↓22 |
| 2016 | #1035 | ↑76 |
| 2017 | #1156 | ↓121 |
| 2018 | #1141 | ↑15 |
| 2019 | #1193 | ↓52 |
| 2020 | #1415 | ↓222 |
| 2021 | #1152 | ↑263 |
| 2022 | #1191 | ↓39 |
| 2023 | #1098 | ↑93 |
| 2024 | #1170 | ↓72 |
| 2025 | #1081 | ↑89 |
Frequently asked questions about Edmund
Is Edmund a popular name?
Yes — Edmund currently ranks #1081 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Edmund more common for boys or girls?
Edmund is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Edmund most popular?
Edmund peaked in 1923 in United States, with 1,145 recorded births that year.
Is Edmund rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Edmund’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #187 in 1880 to #1081 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Edmund?
At least 53,413 babies have been recorded with the name Edmund across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Edmund popular in more than one country?
Yes — Edmund appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Edmund?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Edmund include Vance, Aizen, Harley, Karim.
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