Edwardjames
Derived from the Old English names meaning "prosperous guard" and "supplanter".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Edwardjames. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Edwardjames today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Edwardjames births was 1999 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Edwardjames. 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 Edwardjames. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1999
6 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1999 SSA rank
#9,034
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Edwardjames: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Edwardjames 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 Edwardjames during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Geography
Where Edwardjames' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Edwardjames
Edwardjames is a unique name that combines two distinct names, Edward and James, but its origins and historical significance are closely tied to these individual components.
The name Edward is derived from the Old English words "ead" meaning "prosperous" or "rich" and "weard" meaning "guard" or "protector." It was a popular name among the Anglo-Saxon nobility and gained widespread usage after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Edward the Confessor, who reigned from 1042 to 1066, was a notable bearer of this name and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
On the other hand, James is a English form of the Hebrew name Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." It is a name with biblical roots, referring to two of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. James is also the name of two kings of England and Scotland, James I and James II, who ruled in the 17th century.
The earliest recorded use of the combined name Edwardjames is not entirely clear, but it likely emerged as a combination of the two popular names in the English-speaking world during the medieval or early modern period. However, it is worth noting that the use of double or combined given names was relatively uncommon until more recent times.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Edwardjames or variations of it. One of the earliest recorded examples is Edwardjames Trelawny, an English author and adventurer who lived from 1792 to 1881. He is best known for his friendship with the Romantic poets Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Edwardjames Muggeridge, a British journalist and author who lived from 1903 to 1990. He is remembered for his witty and often controversial writings on religion, politics, and culture.
In the realm of sports, Edwardjames Ronan was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Football Club in the early 20th century, active from 1904 to 1914.
Edwardjames Simmons was an American painter and illustrator who lived from 1846 to 1931, known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes in the United States.
Finally, Edwardjames Lytton was a British politician and author who lived from 1803 to 1873, serving as a Member of Parliament and publishing several novels and historical works.
While these are just a few examples, the name Edwardjames has been borne by individuals from various backgrounds and professions throughout history, reflecting the unique blend of its two components and their rich cultural and linguistic heritage.
People
Edwardjames + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Edwardjames 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
Edwardjames: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Edwardjames?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Edwardjames 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Edwardjames a common name?
We classify Edwardjames as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Edwardjames most popular?
The single biggest year for Edwardjames was 1999, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Edwardjames is about 27 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 Edwardjames in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Edwardjames a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Edwardjames 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 Edwardjames still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Edwardjames 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 Edwardjames 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 share the name Edwardjames?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Edwardjames on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.