Name Legacy

Edsel

Recorded 1914–2025 · United States

Edsel was most popular in 1927, when 224 American babies were given the name — ranking #845 that year. In 2025 it ranked #24,763, with 5 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 3,962 people named Edsel.

Most popular in1927
Rank that year#845
Births that year224
Total since 18803,962

Edsel over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Edsel’s peak in 1927. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org