How Many People Are Named Edo?

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

Edo
Very Rare
Japanese

Edo means 'capital' in Japanese and is rarely used in the U.S., with only 1 in 15,942,237 Americans bearing this name. That's just 21 people today, making it very rare indeed. The majority of those named Edo are over 60, reflecting its older-generation skew.

~241
Living in US
1 in 1,375,308
Americans
1923
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Capital
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Traditional Cultured Reserved
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

63,634
Worldwide Bearers
#15,094
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
20,765
🇨🇩 DR Congo
13,367
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
9,594
🇳🇬 Nigeria
4,493
🇳🇱 Netherlands
2,578
🇮🇹 Italy
2,487
🇹🇬 Togo
1,648
🇭🇷 Croatia
1,217
🇦🇲 Armenia
856
🇩🇪 Germany
846

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
21 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 62
16
Would be under 30 (39%)
5
Would be 30–60 (12%)
20
Would be over 60 (49%)

All 41 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: 1923

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
39
Classic Feel
70
Modern Appeal
40
International
99

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

📜 Edo Through the Generations

Edo, meaning 'capital' in Japanese, has seen a stable presence in the United States since the early 20th century. With a peak birth year in 1923, when eight babies were named Edo, the name has maintained a niche status. Today, there are 21 individuals named Edo in the U.S., with most being over 60 years old, indicating a strong connection to earlier generations. This distribution suggests that Edo is more of a traditional choice rather than a trendy modern name.

⭐ Famous People Named Edo

Edo is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:…

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✨ Similar Names to Edo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Edo's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Edo

How Many People Have the Name Edo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 241 people in the United States currently share the name Edo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,375,308 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Edo a Common or Rare Name?

Edo 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 Edo Mean?

Edo means "capital" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Edo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Edo Most Popular?

The name Edo reached peak popularity in 1923, with 8 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 Edo?

Approximately 241 people named Edo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 241. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,375,308 Americans.

Is Edo a rare name?

Edo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,375,308 Americans has this name.

What does the name Edo mean?

Edo means "capital" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Edo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Edo are male and 0% are female.

When was Edo most popular?

Edo peaked in 1923 with 8 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 US241
All-Time Births241
1 in X1 in 1,375,308
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age62
Peak Year1923
World Rank#15,094
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.