Edmond Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Edmond originates from Old English, meaning 'wealthy protector'. It evolved from the Old English form Eadmund to the modern form Edmond. The name is historically linked to Saint Edmund, which contributed to its popularity in medieval England. Today, it carries traits of sophistication and class, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Edmond is most popular in Rhode Island, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Edmond has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Edmond' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 278th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 324th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 431st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 641st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 955th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1705th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2065th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 17532nd out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Edmond' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Edmond"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛdmənd/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Edmond derives from the Old English elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune' and 'mund' meaning 'protector' or 'guardian'.
Meaning
wealthy protector
Language Evolution
Eadmund (Old English), Edmond (Middle English), Edmond (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages, particularly due to Saint Edmund, the king and martyr, who became a popular figure in medieval hagiography.
Variants & Derivatives
Edmund, Edmon, Eddie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Edmond is perceived as a classic and somewhat aristocratic name, often associated with literary and historical figures.
Famous People
Edmond Rostand, a French playwright known for 'Cyrano de Bergerac', Edmond Dantès, the fictional character from Alexandre Dumas' 'The Count of Monte Cristo'
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Edmond"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Edmond"
"Edmond" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 278th of 7545 | 6,355 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 324th of 6773 | 5,379 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 431st of 7552 | 5,648 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 641st of 10718 | 2,643 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 955th of 16616 | 1,745 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1705th of 24088 | 1,262 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2065th of 23106 | 843 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 17532nd of 19264 | 7 |
Regional Popularity of "Edmond" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
22.10% 313th/1416 |
13.27% 183rd/1379 |
12.34% 292nd/2366 |
31.87% 364th/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
24.64% 381st/1546 |
13.17% 205th/1556 |
13.77% 324th/2353 |
25.60% 396th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
21.82% 486th/2227 |
12.80% 311th/2430 |
15.53% 443rd/2853 |
17.30% 480th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
22.34% 656th/2937 |
15.19% 529th/3483 |
18.28% 643rd/3518 |
16.59% 671st/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
29.85% 1100th/3685 |
19.96% 893rd/4475 |
20.06% 1042nd/5194 |
15.26% 964th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
42.21% 1934th/4582 |
26.39% 1363rd/5164 |
28.89% 2113th/7313 |
19.13% 1428th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.34% 2842nd/3984 |
45.00% 2019th/4487 |
39.46% 2692nd/6822 |
27.09% 1700th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Edmond" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Edmond"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Edmond" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.