Find out how popular the first name Edmond has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Edmond by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Edmond is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 58 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Edmond.

The history of the first name Edmond

The name Edmond originates from the Old English words "ead" meaning prosperity or riches, and "mund" meaning protection. It is believed to have first emerged in medieval England around the 9th century.

In its earliest form, the name was spelled Eadmund or Aedmund. Over time, it evolved into the modern spelling of Edmond. The name was quite popular among the Anglo-Saxons and was borne by several English kings and nobles.

One of the most notable historical figures with this name was Saint Edmund, the King of East Anglia in the 9th century. He was martyred by Danish invaders in 869 AD and later venerated as a saint. His name and story were recorded in various medieval texts and chronicles.

Another famous Edmond from history was Edmund Ironside, the Anglo-Saxon king of England who reigned from 1016 to 1017 AD. He fought against the Danish king Cnut the Great for control of the English throne.

During the Middle Ages, the name Edmond appeared in various literary works, such as the medieval romance "Sir Orfeo" and the Arthurian legend "Le Morte d'Arthur" by Sir Thomas Malory.

In the 16th century, Edmund Spenser, an English poet and author of the epic poem "The Faerie Queene," was born in 1552. His works significantly influenced English literature and the use of the name Edmond.

Another notable figure was Edmund Halley, the English astronomer, mathematician, and scientist, born in 1656. He is best known for calculating the orbit of the comet that bears his name, Halley's Comet.

As the name spread across Europe, it took on different spellings and variations, such as Edmundo in Spanish and Edmondo in Italian. However, the core meaning of prosperity and protection remained consistent throughout its evolution.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Edmond was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Edmond, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!