boy's name
Edger
EJ-er (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 420
Edger is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1929, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Edger Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 75 |
| 1920s | 117 |
| 1930s | 91 |
| 1940s | 49 |
| 1950s | 35 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 16 |
How Popular Is Edger?
In 2006, Edger was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Edger
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Edger Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Edger over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Edger
- English EJ-er
Sibling Names for Edger
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Edger — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Edger
How popular is the name Edger?
In 2006, Edger was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Edger a girl's or a boy's name?
Edger is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Edger?
Edger has 2 syllables.
When was Edger most popular?
Edger peaked in 1929, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.