Boys name · Illinois
Edgar in Illinois
Edgar was the 520th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 19 babies named Edgar that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 7,464 babies Edgar.
Popularity over time
Edgar in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 15 | 97th |
| 1926 | 73 | 120th |
| 1943 | 43 | 176th |
| 1959 | 41 | 265th |
| 1976 | 49 | 225th |
| 1992 | 136 | 120th |
| 2009 | 107 | 146th |
| 2025 | 19 | 520th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 97th in 1910 to 520th in 2025.
The most babies named Edgar in Illinois in a single year was 174, in 1996. Its best showing was 97th among boys names in 1910.
Across the country, Edgar reached its best rank of 29th in Delaware (1915). See Edgar in every state →
How popular is Edgar in Illinois?
Edgar was the 520th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 19 babies named Edgar that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 7,464 babies Edgar.
How many babies are named Edgar in Illinois?
In 2025, 19 babies were named Edgar in Illinois. The most babies named Edgar in Illinois in a single year was 174, in 1996.
What is the rank of Edgar in Illinois?
Edgar ranked 520th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 97th among boys names in 1910.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.