Edel
Every Edel since 1906 — 556 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Edel
Edel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,556 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1906, 556 American babies have been named Edel — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2006, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Edel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Edel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 13 | #6,556 |
| 2024 | — | — | 11 | #7,386 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #6,011 |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #7,922 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #6,814 |
| 2020 | — | — | 12 | #6,740 |
| 2019 | — | — | 12 | #6,889 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,296 | 12 | #6,819 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #5,871 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #9,945 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,645 |
| 2014 | — | — | 15 | #5,808 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,574 | 13 | #6,349 |
| 2012 | — | — | 21 | #4,582 |
| 2011 | — | — | 13 | #6,341 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,554 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #6,912 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,314 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,437 | 15 | #5,729 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,923 | 21 | #4,397 |
| 2005 | — | — | 22 | #4,096 |
| 2004 | — | — | 21 | #4,159 |
| 2003 | — | — | 11 | #6,381 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,493 |
| 2001 | — | — | 14 | #5,207 |
| 2000 | — | — | 18 | #4,258 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,230 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #6,839 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,730 |
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| 1930 | 6 | #4,174 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Edel in 2025?
Edel ranked #6,556 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Edel?
556 babies have been named Edel in the United States since 1906, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Edel most popular?
Edel peaked in 2006, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Edel a boy or girl name?
Edel is used for both: about 10% of babies named Edel have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Edel rising or falling?
Edel has been roughly stable over the past decade.