Edsel
Meaning
“A German surname of disputed origin, possibly tied to the legendary name Etzel, noble; well known via Edsel Ford.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Edsel peaked in the 1920s.
See popularity in Brazil
Popularity in Brazil
129 people · the #34,464 first name in Brazil · about 1 in 1,000,000 · median age 53
Among people named Edsel living in Brazil at the 2022 census, more were born in the 1960s than in any other decade.
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Edsel
People given the name Edsel in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 1999. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Edsel deep dive
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