boy's name
Edme
EDM (French)
- Origin French
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 765
Edme is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1979 it 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.
- Edme is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in France in 1926, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Edme Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 145 |
| 1910s | 155 |
| 1920s | 205 |
| 1930s | 120 |
| 1940s | 45 |
| 1950s | 45 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 25 |
How Popular Is Edme?
In 1979, Edme 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.
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.
How Edme Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Edmé | Edmé is a rare spelling of Edme, written with an acute accent and recorded about 30 times, mostly in France. | 30 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Edme
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Edme Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Edme over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Edme
- French EDM
Sibling Names for Edme
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Edme — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Edme
Is Edme a girl's or a boy's name?
Edme is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Edme?
Edme has 1 syllable.
When was Edme most popular?
Edme peaked in 1926, when 30 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Edme a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Edme currently ranks #2,322 in France. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.