Edmond first name popularity, history and meaning

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.

Meaning of Edmond

A name with Old English origins referring to "wealthy guard".

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.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 58 0
2022 77 0
2021 68 0
2020 61 0
2019 75 0
2018 76 0
2017 62 0
2016 69 0
2015 76 0
2014 80 0
2013 76 0
2012 83 0
2011 61 0
2010 71 0
2009 75 0
2008 65 0
2007 102 0
2006 77 0
2005 68 0
2004 84 0
2003 76 0
2002 82 0
2001 79 0
2000 90 0
1999 67 0
1998 97 0
1997 85 0
1996 68 0
1995 106 0
1994 100 0
1993 103 0
1992 110 0
1991 98 0
1990 93 0
1989 110 0
1988 126 0
1987 106 0
1986 93 0
1985 119 0
1984 122 0
1983 106 0
1982 143 0
1981 145 0
1980 158 0
1979 200 0
1978 195 0
1977 165 0
1976 124 0
1975 134 0
1974 114 0

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.

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