Edir
A masculine name of Turkish origin meaning "brave, courageous".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Edir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Edir today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Edir births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Edir. 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 Edir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#13,092
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Edir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Edir 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 Edir 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Edir
The name Edir originates from the Turkish language and culture, with roots dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the old Turkish word "edir," which means "firm" or "resolute." The name was widely used among the Seljuk Turks, a prominent Turkic dynasty that ruled over vast territories in the Middle East and Central Asia during that period.
In the 13th century, the name Edir gained prominence in the Persian language and literature. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the epic poem "Shahnameh" by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi. The poem, written between 977 and 1010 CE, contains references to a character named Edir, who was portrayed as a brave and loyal warrior.
During the Ottoman Empire's reign, which spanned from the 13th to the 20th century, the name Edir continued to be popular among Turkish communities. Several notable figures bore this name, including Edir Pasha (1538-1599), a prominent Ottoman statesman and military commander who played a crucial role in the conquest of Hungary.
In the 16th century, the name Edir found its way into the Arabic language and culture. One of the most famous historical figures with this name was Edir Al-Khazraji (1550-1620), a renowned Arab scholar and poet who left a lasting impact on Arabic literature.
Another notable figure was Edir Khan (1781-1856), a prominent ruler of the Khanate of Khiva, a historic region located in present-day Uzbekistan. He was known for his diplomatic efforts and his attempts to modernize the region during his reign.
In more recent times, Edir Memmedov (1937-2020) was a celebrated Azerbaijani writer and playwright who made significant contributions to the literary scene of his country. His works often explored themes of national identity and cultural heritage.
Throughout history, the name Edir has been associated with strength, resilience, and loyalty, reflecting its origins and the qualities it was meant to embody. While its usage may have varied across different regions and time periods, the name has maintained a distinct cultural significance in the areas where it originated.
People
Edir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Edir 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
Edir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Edir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Edir 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Edir a common name?
We classify Edir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Edir most popular?
The single biggest year for Edir was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Edir is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Edir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Edir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Edir 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.
Is Edir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Edir in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Edir can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Edir?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.