boy's name
Expedit
ek-spay-DEE (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 930
Expedit is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1992 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.
- Peaked in France in 1958, when 50 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1933.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Expedit Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1930s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 135 |
| 1950s | 275 |
| 1960s | 295 |
| 1970s | 115 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 15 |
How Popular Is Expedit?
In 1992, Expedit 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 Expedit Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Expédit | Expédit is a rare spelling of Expedit, written with an acute accent and recorded about 20 times, mostly in France. | 20 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Expedit
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Expedit Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Expedit over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Expedit
- French ek-spay-DEE
Sibling Names for Expedit
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Expedit — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Expedit
Is Expedit a girl's or a boy's name?
Expedit is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Expedit?
Expedit has 3 syllables.
When was Expedit most popular?
Expedit peaked in 1958, when 50 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.