girl's name
Edma
ed-MAH (French)
- Origin French
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 186
Edma is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1923 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 France.
- Edma is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in France in 1908, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Edma Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 55 |
| 1910s | 40 |
| 1920s | 20 |
| 1930s | 15 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 30 |
How Popular Is Edma?
In 2009, Edma was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Edma Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Edma
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Edma Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Edma over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Edma
- French ed-MAH
Sibling Names for Edma
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Edma — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Edma
How popular is the name Edma?
In 2009, Edma was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Edma a girl's or a boy's name?
Edma is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Edma?
Edma has 2 syllables.
When was Edma most popular?
Edma peaked in 1908, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.