Edgar is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #15799 in 2009 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 14 births ranking #6586. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 33.3%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 306,145 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.