Edgar is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #9585 in 2001 with 10 recorded births. This places Edgar in the bottom 47% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 14 births ranking #6586. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 11.1%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 180,056 girls born was named Edgar. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Edgar is an old English name meaning "wealthy spear". It feels literary, slightly gothic, and traditional without being overused.
The name has royal and historical roots in England and later literary resonance through figures such as Edgar Allan Poe. That mixture of history and culture gives it lasting character.