Edmund

Edmund is a boy's name of English origin meaning “prosperity.” In 2024 it was given to 175 boys in the United States.

Edmund at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“prosperity”
Pronunciation
/ˈɛdmənd/

About the name Edmund

Edmund belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “prosperity” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Edmund first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #130 in 1914, and in 2024 175 babies received the name — 51,883 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Edmund in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#130 in 1914
Peak year
1923
Babies named Edmund in 2024
175
Total since 1880
51,883

Edmund in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#358 in 1996
Babies named Edmund in 2025
56
Total since 1996
1,365

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Edmund mean?

Edmund means “prosperity” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Edmund a boy or girl name?

Edmund is a boy name. In 2024, 175 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Edmund?

Edmund comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Edmund?

Edmund first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #130 in 1914, and 175 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Edmund?

Edmund is pronounced /ˈɛdmənd/ (IPA).

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