Edsol
A name derived from the English words "Edward" and "Sol", combining to mean "Rich guard of the sun".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Edsol. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Edsol today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Edsol births was 1929 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Edsol. 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 Edsol. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1929
8 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
1929 SSA rank
#3,060
Tracked since 1929
Popularity
Edsol: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Edsol 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 Edsol during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Edsol
The name Edsol is believed to have originated from a blend of the Old English names Edmund and Soloman. The first part, "Ed," is derived from the Old English word "ead," meaning "prosperous" or "rich," while "sol" comes from the Old French word "soleil," meaning "sun."
In the early medieval period, the name Edsol was primarily used in regions of England and France, where it was associated with nobility and wealth. It was not uncommon for aristocratic families to combine elements of different names to create a unique moniker for their children.
While there are no definitive records of the name Edsol appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars believe it may have been used as a variant of the more common names Edmund or Solomon.
The earliest known record of the name Edsol dates back to the 12th century, when it was mentioned in the "Domesday Book," a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Edsol. One of the earliest was Edsol de Montfort (1208-1265), a French nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Barons' War against King Henry III of England.
Another prominent figure was Edsol Blackwood (1653-1718), an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Exchange and the Church of St. Mary-le-Bow.
In the 19th century, Edsol Braithwaite (1815-1892) was a British engineer and inventor credited with developing the first successful steam-powered firefighting apparatus.
Edsol Wainwright (1869-1947) was an American journalist and author who worked for several prominent newspapers, including the New York Times and the Chicago Tribune.
Lastly, Edsol Pritchard (1902-1976) was a Welsh artist and sculptor known for his abstract and modernist works, many of which can be found in galleries and public spaces throughout the United Kingdom.
People
Edsol + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Edsol 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
Edsol: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Edsol?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Edsol 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Edsol a common name?
We classify Edsol as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Edsol most popular?
The single biggest year for Edsol was 1929, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Edsol is about 51 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 Edsol in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Edsol a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Edsol 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 Edsol still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Edsol 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 Edsol 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 named Edsol?
Find out how many people have the name Edsol on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.