Total births
121
Boys' name · since 1915
Edgel
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 121 babies named Edgel, peaking in 1933. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 121
- total births
- 1915–1979
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Edgel is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 121 have been recorded since 1915.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Edgel has been recorded 121 times among boys since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1979.
- 121 total births
- 1915–1979 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
121 boys have been named Edgel since 1915, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1979.
- 121
- total births
- 1915–1979
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Edgel was born in this single decade.
1933
Single peak year
13 babies were named Edgel in 1933 - its busiest year on record.
Edgel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Edgel splits its recorded history at 1935: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1931 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1933 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Edgel at a glance
Last recorded 1979Peak year
1933
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Edgel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1979
- Peak year (1933)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Edgel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Edgel's strongest decade.
43 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Edgel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s
1920s
28 births
- 1930s
1930s
43 births
- 1940s
1940s
28 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 43 births (36% of all-time use).
Edgel by state
Where Edgel concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | West Virginia | | 7 | 5.8% |
West Virginia share of Edgel's total US births 5.8%
7 of 121 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Edgel? ▼
Edgel has been given to 121 babies in the U.S. since 1915, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1979. 13 babies were born in 1933, its single highest year.
When was Edgel most popular? ▼
Edgel was most popular in the 1930s decade with 43 total births. The single peak year was 1933.
Where is Edgel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Edgel are West Virginia (7 births).
How long has the name Edgel been used? ▼
Records for Edgel go back to 1915, giving 65 years of history through 1979.
What names are similar to Edgel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Edgar, Edgardo, Edgard, Edger, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Edgel's data
- Edgel's decade-level peak was the 1930s (43 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- West Virginia records the most Edgels (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. West Virginia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Edgel
Nearby Names Like Edgel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Edgel
Edgar Boy
#458 157,214 births
Edgardo Boy
#2930 6,029 births
Edgard Boy
#10029 1,390 births
Edger Boy
420 births
Edge Boy
107 births
Compare Edgel side by side: Edgel vs Edgar Edgel vs Edgardo Edgel vs Edgard
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–1979 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Edgel: Baby Name Since 1915 - 121 Births, Peak 1933." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/edgel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Edgel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.