How Many People Are Named Edell?

Complete statistics for the name Edell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Edell
Very Rare
Old English

Edell means 'noble' and is a rare female name, with only 1 in 9,166,873 Americans bearing it. There are just 36 people named Edell living today, and almost all of them are over 60.

~463
Living in US
1 in 715,873
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Dignified Refined Reserved
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

503
Worldwide Bearers
#377,962
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
364
🇵🇭 Philippines
49
🇪🇨 Ecuador
12
🇯🇲 Jamaica
11
🇻🇪 Venezuela
8
🇵🇪 Peru
7
🇬🇧 England
7
🇿🇦 South Africa
5
🇨🇦 Canada
5
🇦🇷 Argentina
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
8 (22%)
♀ Female
28 (78%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 99
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
294
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 294 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
78
Modern Appeal
22
International
75

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Edell Through the Generations

Edell, a name that peaked in popularity in 1916 with 22 births, has remained a stable choice through the decades. Today, it's considered very rare, with only 36 individuals carrying the name in the United States. The majority of those named Edell are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name that's been passed down through generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

South Carolina 24
Georgia 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Edell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Edell's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Edell

How Many People Have the Name Edell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 463 people in the United States currently share the name Edell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 715,873 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Edell a Common or Rare Name?

Edell is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Edell Mean?

Edell means "noble" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Edell in SSA data, approximately 22% are male and 78% are female.

When Was Edell Most Popular?

The name Edell reached peak popularity in 1916, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Edell?

Approximately 463 people named Edell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 463. That works out to roughly 1 in 715,873 Americans.

Is Edell a rare name?

Edell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 715,873 Americans has this name.

What does the name Edell mean?

Edell means "noble" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Edell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 22% of people named Edell are male and 78% are female.

When was Edell most popular?

Edell peaked in 1916 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US463
All-Time Births463
1 in X1 in 715,873
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age99
Peak Year1916
World Rank#377,962
Male %22%
Female %78%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.