At a glance
- In short
- Edker is an English male name with a timeless appeal, associated with strength, intelligence, and wisdom. Pronounced as ED-kur (/ˈɛd.kər/).
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1938 (#3,534)
- Babies in 1938
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #1,121 in 1898
- First recorded
- 1898
Meaning of Edker
Originating from English, the name Edker is a male given name that carries a strong and timeless appeal. While it may not be as popular as its variant Edgar, Edker still holds its own unique charm. In terms of associations, the name Edker brings to mind qualities such as strength, intelligence, and wisdom. The historical data for the name in the United States shows varying levels of popularity throughout the years. Although it has not consistently ranked high on baby name lists, Edker remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a classic yet underused name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Edker
English
- Pronounced ED-kur /ˈɛd.kər/
Popularity of Edker in the U.S.
Edker was last recorded in the U.S. in 1938, ranked #3,534 with 5 babies. It peaked at #1,121 in 1898. It first appears in the records in 1898.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1898–1938 17 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 5 | 3,534 | back (not recorded in 1937) |
| 1936 | 8 | 2,629 | back (not recorded in 1934–1935) |
| 1933 | 6 | 3,268 | ▲ 93 |
| 1932 | 6 | 3,361 | ▲ 29 |
| 1931 | 6 | 3,390 | ▼ 368 |
| 1930 | 8 | 3,022 | back (not recorded in 1929) |
| 1928 | 5 | 4,151 | back (not recorded in 1927) |
| 1926 | 11 | 2,566 | ▲ 589 |
| 1925 | 8 | 3,155 | back (not recorded in 1924) |
| 1923 | 6 | 3,822 | back (not recorded in 1921–1922) |
| 1920 | 8 | 3,208 | ▲ 528 |
| 1919 | 6 | 3,736 | back (not recorded in 1918) |
| 1917 | 7 | 3,217 | ▲ 299 |
| 1916 | 6 | 3,516 | back (not recorded in 1915) |
| 1914 | 5 | 3,264 | back (not recorded in 1911–1913) |
| 1910 | 8 | 1,193 | back (not recorded in 1899–1909) |
| 1898 | 5 | 1,121 | new |