Edlow
A masculine name meaning "prosperous guardian" or "rich protector."
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Edlow. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Edlow today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Edlow births was 1912 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Edlow. 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 Edlow. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1912
7 babies that year
Average age
-
1912 SSA rank
#2,104
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Edlow: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Edlow 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 Edlow during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Edlow
The given name Edlow is a relatively uncommon one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Some scholars believe it to be derived from the Old English words "ead," meaning prosperity or fortune, and "low," meaning hill or mound. This suggests that the name may have originated among the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain during the early medieval period.
Others trace Edlow's linguistic roots to the Germanic languages, where it could be a variant of the name "Adal," meaning noble or illustrious. In this case, the name may have been introduced to Britain by the invading Anglo-Saxon tribes who migrated from continental Europe in the 5th and 6th centuries.
Despite its obscure beginnings, the name Edlow has made occasional appearances throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Edlow the Scribe, a monk who lived in the 9th century and was renowned for his calligraphic skills. He is believed to have contributed to the creation of the Lindisfarne Gospels, a remarkable illuminated manuscript from the late 7th or early 8th century.
In the 11th century, Edlow of Mercia was a prominent landowner and nobleman in the Midlands region of England. His name appears in several contemporary records, including the Domesday Book, which was commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.
During the Renaissance period, Edlow Marlow (1572-1624) was a notable English poet and playwright. Although relatively obscure today, he was highly regarded in his time and even received praise from literary giants like Ben Jonson and John Donne.
In the 18th century, Edlow Ainsworth (1719-1795) was a renowned English lexicographer and philologist. He is best known for his groundbreaking work, "A Dictionary of the English Language," which was a pioneering effort in establishing standardized spellings and definitions.
More recently, Edlow Pritchard (1884-1962) was a celebrated Welsh artist and printmaker. His intricate etchings and woodcuts, often depicting scenes from rural life in Wales, earned him widespread acclaim and are now highly sought after by collectors.
While the name Edlow has never been particularly widespread, it has left an indelible mark on various aspects of history, from literature and art to religious and scholarly pursuits. Its unique sound and rich linguistic heritage continue to captivate those who study the origins and meanings of names.
People
Edlow + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Edlow 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
Edlow: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Edlow?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Edlow 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 - US residents.
Is Edlow a common name?
We classify Edlow as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Edlow most popular?
The single biggest year for Edlow was 1912, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Edlow is about 0 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 Edlow in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Edlow a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Edlow 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 Edlow still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Edlow 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 Edlow 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 have Edlow as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Edlow on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.