Edgerrin
Edgerrin is a masculine name of English origin meaning "wealthy friend".
Name Census estimates that about 64 living Americans carry the first name Edgerrin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Edgerrin today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Edgerrin births was 2000 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Edgerrin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Edgerrin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
64
~ 1 in 5,355,537 Americans
Peak year
2000
14 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2007 SSA rank
#10,068
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Edgerrin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Edgerrin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Edgerrin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 65 | 0 | 65 |
Geography
Where Edgerrins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Edgerrin
The name Edgerrin is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich history dating back to ancient times. Its origins can be traced to the Germanic languages, where it is believed to have evolved from the Old High German name "Adalgêr," which means "noble spear." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been associated with warriors or nobility in the early medieval period.
During the Middle Ages, variations of the name, such as "Edgarus" and "Edgerus," were recorded in various historical documents across Europe. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a monumental survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Here, the name "Edgarus" appears as a landowner in several regions of England, indicating its usage among the Anglo-Saxon nobility.
Throughout the centuries, the name Edgerrin has been borne by several notable figures. In the 12th century, Edgarus of Melrose, a Scottish monk and chronicler, gained recognition for his historical writings on the abbeys of Scotland. Another prominent individual was Edgarus de Coverham, an English prelate who served as Bishop of Galloway in the late 13th century.
Moving forward in time, the Renaissance period saw the birth of Edgarus Quirinius, a German philosopher and mathematician born in 1537. His contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics earned him a place among the intellectual luminaries of the era.
In more recent history, Edgerrin James, an American football player born in 1978, achieved fame and success as a running back in the National Football League (NFL). His remarkable career with the Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals saw him amass numerous records and accolades, cementing his place as one of the most prolific running backs in NFL history.
It is worth noting that while the name Edgerrin is relatively uncommon today, it has maintained a presence throughout various periods and cultures, carrying with it a sense of nobility, strength, and achievement. The historical figures who have borne this name serve as a testament to its enduring legacy and the diverse paths its bearers have taken.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Edgerrin
People
Edgerrin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Edgerrin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Edgerrin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Edgerrin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 64 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Edgerrin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,355,537 US residents.
Is Edgerrin a common name?
We classify Edgerrin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 65 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Edgerrin most popular?
The single biggest year for Edgerrin was 2000, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Edgerrin is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Edgerrin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Edgerrin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.