How Common is the First Name Edgar?
We estimate that there are 94,274 people named Edgar who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Edgar is the 263rd most common for men, and the 576th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Edgar?
The average person named Edgar is 34.24 years old.
Is Edgar a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
617 people named Edgar were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 486th most popular name for boys, and the 986th most popular overall.
The popularity of Edgar peaked in 1881, when it was the 50th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Edgar a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Edgar is almost exclusively a male name. 99.6% of people named Edgar are male.
Popularity of Edgar in England
In 2020, Edgar was the 881st most popular name for boys in England and Wales.