Edgar is a distinctive choice, ranked #898 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Edgar in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#898
US Rank #457
About the Name Edgar
Edgar is holding steady in the rankings at #898. It reached its peak of #690 in 2018 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Edgar is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #457, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Edgar
Unlikely. With around 35 UK babies named Edgar per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Edgar in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Edgar has held a stable position around #898 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #690 in 2018 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Edgar is more popular in the US (#457) than in the UK (#898). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Edgar appears in the US top 500 at #457 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
35
UK babies named Edgar (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 20 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Edgar
Likely around 1 other Edgar in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Edgar Steven Davids is a Dutch former professional footballer. Davids was nicknamed "The Pitbull" because of his marking ability, aggression, and hard tackling style of play.
Edgar Ætheling or Edgar II was the last male member of the royal house of Cerdic of Wessex. He was elected King of England by the Witan in 1066 but never crowned.
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.
Edgar Degas (UK: , US: ; born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas, French: [ilɛːʁ ʒɛʁmɛ̃ ɛdɡaʁ də ɡa]; 19 July 1834 – 27 September 1917) was a French Impressionist artist famous for his pastel drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and drawings.