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

Popularity of Edsel by gender

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

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Edsel.

The history of the first name Edsel

The name Edsel is of English origin and is believed to have emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century. It is a combination of the names "Ed" (a diminutive of Edward) and "sel" (which could be a shortened form of the name Selwyn or Selby). The name does not appear to have any direct connections to ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from earlier eras.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Edsel was Edsel Ford, the son of automotive pioneer Henry Ford. Edsel Ford was born in 1893 and played a significant role in the Ford Motor Company, serving as the company's president from 1919 to 1943. The ill-fated Edsel automobile, introduced by Ford in 1957, was named after him.

Another notable individual with the name Edsel was Edsel Buchanan, an American artist and painter born in 1900. Buchanan was known for his landscape paintings and was a member of the National Academy of Design.

In the realm of sports, Edsel Curry was an American football player who played as a running back for the Green Bay Packers in the 1940s. He was born in 1920 and was a part of the Packers team that won the NFL championship in 1944.

Edsel Bryant was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Edsel Brewing Company in the early 20th century. The company was based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and operated until the 1960s.

Edsel Grimes was an American playwright and screenwriter who lived from 1923 to 2009. He is best known for his work on the Broadway play "The Desperate Hours" and the film adaptation of the same name.

While not an exhaustive list, these are some of the notable individuals who bore the name Edsel throughout history. The name, while uncommon, has left its mark in various fields, including the automotive industry, art, sports, business, and entertainment.

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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