Ed Holm

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ed Holm — English
48K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ed Holm is a name that combines English origins. The first name Ed is a masculine given name of English origin. Ed Ames (1927–2023), American singer Ed Asner (1929–2021), American actor Ed Balls (born 1967), British politician Ed Becker, Las Vegas promoter, businessman, private investigator and author Ed Begley (1901–1970), American actor Ed Begley Jr. The surname Holm: Holm is a surname which originated in Scandinavia and Britain. Holm is derived from the Old Norse word holmr meaning a small island. Also Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish As of 2014, 24.7% of all known bearers of the surname Holm were residents of the United States (frequency 1:19,643), 21.0% of Denmark (1:360), 19.7% of Sweden (1:671), 10.0% of Norway (1:691), 6.5% of Germany (1:16,505), 4.0% of Finland (1:1,837), 3.8% of Ghana (1:9,477), 2.4% of Canada (1:20,196), 1.3% of Australia (1:24,284) and 1.2% of South Africa (1:58,477). Ed is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 48K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ed reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ed

English

Ed Ames (1927–2023), American singer Ed Asner (1929–2021), American actor Ed Balls (born 1967), British politician Ed Becker, Las Vegas promoter, businessman, private investigator and author Ed Begley (1901–1970), American actor Ed Begley Jr.

Surname: Holm

Norse

Holm is a surname which originated in Scandinavia and Britain. Holm is derived from the Old Norse word holmr meaning a small island. Also Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish As of 2014, 24.7% of all known bearers of the surname Holm were residents of the United States (frequency 1:19,643), 21.0% of Denmark (1:360), 19.7% of Sweden (1:671), 10.0% of Norway (1:691), 6.5% of Germany (1:16,505), 4.0% of Finland (1:1,837), 3.8% of Ghana (1:9,477), 2.4% of Canada (1:20,196), 1.3% of Australia (1:24,284) and 1.2% of South Africa (1:58,477).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ed is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 29%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ed by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Ed Holm

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ed Holm:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ed?
The first name Ed originates from English. Ed Ames (1927–2023), American singer Ed Asner (1929–2021), American actor Ed Balls (born 1967), British politician Ed Becker, Las Vegas promoter, businessman, private investigator and author Ed Begley (1901–1970), American actor Ed Begley Jr.
When was Ed most popular?
The name Ed reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Holm?
The surname Holm originates from Norse. Holm is a surname which originated in Scandinavia and Britain. Holm is derived from the Old Norse word holmr meaning a small island. Also Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish As of 2014, 24.7% of all known bearers of the surname Holm were residents of the United States (frequency 1:19,643), 21.0% of Denmark (1:360), 19.7% of Sweden (1:671), 10.0% of Norway (1:691), 6.5% of Germany (1:16,505), 4.0% of Finland (1:1,837), 3.8% of Ghana (1:9,477), 2.4% of Canada (1:20,196), 1.3% of Australia (1:24,284) and 1.2% of South Africa (1:58,477).
What are the origins of the name Ed Holm?
The name Ed Holm combines two different traditions: the first name Ed has English roots, while the surname Holm originates from Norse.
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