Edgar Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Edgar is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Edgar?
Edgar is spelled E-D-G-A-R. The name has 5 letters.
Edgar at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Edgar is derived from Old English elements meaning “wealth, fortune” and “spear.”
- Origin
- Edgar may derive from Old English origins, combining elements that signify wealth and spear.
- Pronunciation
- ED-gar · 2 syllables
Edgar Popularity in 2025
Rank#486
Recorded Births617
- Boys usage fell 28 places to #486 and recorded 65 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Edgar Mean?
Edgar is derived from Old English elements meaning “wealth, fortune” and “spear.”
Origin: Edgar may derive from Old English origins, combining elements that signify wealth and spear.
How Do You Pronounce Edgar?
PronunciationED-gar
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Edgar?
- History
- The name Edgar was borne by several kings and nobles in Anglo-Saxon England during the early medieval period.
Edgar Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 617 | #486 |
| 2024 | Boys | 682 | #458 |
| 2023 | Boys | 714 | #436 |
| 2022 | Boys | 775 | #417 |
| 2021 | Boys | 758 | #412 |
| 2020 | Boys | 789 | #391 |
| 2019 | Boys | 812 | #386 |
| 2018 | Boys | 925 | #357 |
| 2017 | Boys | 940 | #356 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,013 | #342 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,114 | #317 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,180 | #302 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,210 | #286 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,317 | #269 |
| 2011 | Girls | 5 | #16,764 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,468 | #243 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,644 | #217 |
| 2009 | Girls | 6 | #15,242 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,908 | #201 |
| 2008 | Boys | 2,064 | #195 |
| 2007 | Boys | 2,420 | #168 |
| 2006 | Boys | 2,392 | #171 |
| 2005 | Girls | 5 | #16,462 |
| 2005 | Boys | 2,454 | #168 |
When Was Edgar Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2005 · Boys
2,454 recorded births
National rank #168
2007 · Boys
2,420 recorded births
National rank #168
1994 · Boys
2,393 recorded births
National rank #147
2006 · Boys
2,392 recorded births
National rank #171
Where Edgar Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #248 | 150 |
| AZ | #250 | 32 |
| NM | #311 | 6 |
| TX | #337 | 112 |
| KS | #352 | 10 |
| CT | #382 | 7 |
| MA | #413 | 12 |
| NE | #432 | 5 |