Boys name · New York
Edgar in New York
Edgar was the 646th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 23 babies named Edgar that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 8,386 babies Edgar.
Popularity over time
Edgar in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 16 | 121st |
| 1926 | 93 | 127th |
| 1943 | 42 | 207th |
| 1959 | 104 | 209th |
| 1976 | 60 | 246th |
| 1992 | 113 | 179th |
| 2009 | 57 | 320th |
| 2025 | 23 | 646th |
Its rank among boys names in New York fell from 121st in 1910 to 646th in 2025.
The most babies named Edgar in New York in a single year was 135, in 1962. Its best showing was 104th among boys names in 1916.
Across the country, Edgar reached its best rank of 29th in Delaware (1915). See Edgar in every state →
How popular is Edgar in New York?
Edgar was the 646th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 23 babies named Edgar that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 8,386 babies Edgar.
How many babies are named Edgar in New York?
In 2025, 23 babies were named Edgar in New York. The most babies named Edgar in New York in a single year was 135, in 1962.
What is the rank of Edgar in New York?
Edgar ranked 646th among boys names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 104th among boys names in 1916.
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.