Edgar
Edgar is a distinctive choice, ranked #1276 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Edgar in their class.
About the Name Edgar
Edgar ranked #1,276 in 2025, down from its peak of #690 in 2018 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Edgar is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Edgar in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #457, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Edgar
- Edgar Davids — Edgar Steven Davids is a Dutch former professional footballer.
- Edgar Ætheling — Edgar Ætheling or Edgar II was the last male member of the royal house of Cerdic of Wessex.
- Edgar, King of England — Edgar (or Eadgar; c. 944 – 8 July 975), also known as Edgar the Peaceful, the Peacemaker and the Peaceable, was King of the English from 959 until his death in 975.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Edgar
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Edgar
Almost certainly the only Edgar in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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