Boys name · New Jersey
Edgar in New Jersey
Edgar was the 497th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 15 babies named Edgar that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 2,952 babies Edgar.
Popularity over time
Edgar in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | 94th |
| 1926 | 23 | 135th |
| 1943 | 28 | 126th |
| 1959 | 22 | 241st |
| 1975 | 29 | 198th |
| 1991 | 30 | 235th |
| 2008 | 26 | 297th |
| 2025 | 15 | 497th |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey fell from 94th in 1910 to 497th in 2025.
The most babies named Edgar in New Jersey in a single year was 50, in 1996. Its best showing was 83rd among boys names in 1918.
Across the country, Edgar reached its best rank of 29th in Delaware (1915). See Edgar in every state →
How popular is Edgar in New Jersey?
Edgar was the 497th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 15 babies named Edgar that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 2,952 babies Edgar.
How many babies are named Edgar in New Jersey?
In 2025, 15 babies were named Edgar in New Jersey. The most babies named Edgar in New Jersey in a single year was 50, in 1996.
What is the rank of Edgar in New Jersey?
Edgar ranked 497th among boys names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 83rd among boys names in 1918.
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.