How Many People Are Named Edgar?

Curious about how common the name Edgar is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 157,290
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 2,098 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 157,290 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Edgar.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 2,098 people has this name.

This classification places Edgar in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Edgar

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 2,098 people

Total Count

157,290

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 156,585
Female: 705

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 62

  • Young (<30) 44,183
  • Adult (30–60) 37,150
  • Old (>60) 75,957

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 12
  • Alabama 2,659
  • Arkansas 1,760
  • Arizona 2,926
  • California 30,083
  • Colorado 1,644
  • Connecticut 892
  • DC 595
  • Delaware 138
  • Florida 3,802
  • Georgia 4,291
  • Hawaii 134
  • Iowa 886
  • Idaho 372
  • Illinois 7,445
  • Indiana 2,255
  • Kansas 1,329
  • Kentucky 2,922
  • Louisiana 2,410
  • Massachusetts 1,933
  • Maryland 2,038
  • Maine 550
  • Michigan 2,191
  • Minnesota 861
  • Missouri 2,514
  • Mississippi 2,075
  • Montana 143
  • North Carolina 4,772
  • North Dakota 238
  • Nebraska 692
  • New Hampshire 238
  • New Jersey 2,936
  • New Mexico 858
  • Nevada 843
  • New York 8,362
  • Ohio 3,289
  • Oklahoma 2,360
  • Oregon 1,056
  • Pennsylvania 5,250
  • Rhode Island 461
  • South Carolina 1,796
  • South Dakota 171
  • Tennessee 2,882
  • Texas 20,593
  • Utah 552
  • Virginia 3,222
  • Vermont 51
  • Washington 1,929
  • Wisconsin 1,288
  • West Virginia 1,627
  • Wyoming 17
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Edgar?

Approximately 157,290 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Edgar, based on statistical analysis.

Is Edgar a rare name?

Edgar is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.