Edvardo
A masculine name of Iberian derivation meaning "prosperous guardian".
Name Census estimates that about 293 living Americans carry the first name Edvardo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Edvardo today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Edvardo births was 1983 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Edvardo. 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.
People living today
293
~ 1 in 1,169,810 Americans
Peak year
1983
17 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,590
Tracked since 1959
Popularity
Edvardo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Edvardo from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 122 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Edvardo 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 Edvardo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Edvardos live
Origin
Meaning and history of Edvardo
The name Edvardo originates from the Germanic languages, specifically Old English and Old Norse. It is derived from the root words "ead" meaning "prosperous" or "rich," and "weard" meaning "guard" or "protector." Together, Edvardo means "prosperous guard" or "rich protector."
Edvardo was a popular name among the Anglo-Saxon and Norse communities during the Middle Ages. It was often given to children born into noble families or those destined for roles as guards or protectors. The name was widely used throughout England, Scandinavia, and other areas influenced by Germanic culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Edvardo can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record dating back to the late 9th century. The chronicle mentions an Edvardo who served as a guard to King Alfred the Great, the renowned ruler of the West Saxons in the late 9th century.
Throughout the Middle Ages, several notable individuals bore the name Edvardo. Edvardo the Black, born in 1020, was a powerful Norman nobleman who played a significant role in the Norman conquest of England in 1066. Another Edvardo, born in 1135, was a renowned Icelandic skald (poet) and historian, known for his contributions to Old Norse literature.
During the Renaissance period, Edvardo Machiavelli, born in 1475, was an Italian diplomat and author, best known for his influential political treatise, "The Prince." Edvardo di Vinci, born in 1452, was a renowned Italian polymath, sculptor, architect, and painter, celebrated for his iconic works such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
In the 19th century, Edvardo Everett, born in 1794, was an American politician, educator, and diplomat who served as the 15th President of Harvard University and later as the United States Secretary of State under President Millard Fillmore.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Edvardo, reflecting its rich heritage and cultural significance across various regions and time periods.
People
Edvardo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Edvardo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with E
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FAQ
Edvardo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Edvardo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 293 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Edvardo 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 1,169,810 US residents.
Is Edvardo a common name?
We classify Edvardo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 310 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Edvardo most popular?
The single biggest year for Edvardo was 1983, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Edvardo is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Edvardo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Edvardo 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.
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.