Edgar Coronado

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Edgar Coronado — Latin
120K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Edgar Coronado is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Edgar is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Edgar is a commonly used masculine English given name, from an Anglo-Saxon name Edgar (composed of ead "rich, prosperous" and gar "spear"). Like most Anglo-Saxon names, it fell out of use by the Late Middle Ages; it was, however, revived in the 18th century, and was popularised by its use for a character in Sir Walter Scott's The Bride of Lammermoor (1819). The name was more common in the United States than elsewhere in the Anglosphere during the 19th century. It has been a particularly fashionable name in Latin American countries since the 20th century. The surname Coronado: Coronado is a Spanish surname derived from the village of Cornado, near A Coruña, Galicia. Francisco Vásquez de Coronado (1510–1554), Spanish explorer often referred to simply as "Coronado" Abraham Coronado (born 1992), Mexican footballer Carolina Coronado (1820–1911), Spanish author Coronado Chávez (1807–1881), President of Honduras Evaristo Coronado (born 1960), Costa Rican footballer Humberto Aguilar Coronado (born 1963), Mexican politician Ingrid Coronado (born 1974), Mexican entertainer José Coronado (born 1957), Spanish actor Juan Coronado (born 1983), Dominican basketball player Luis Co. Edgar is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 120K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Edgar reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Edgar

Latin

Edgar is a commonly used masculine English given name, from an Anglo-Saxon name Edgar (composed of ead "rich, prosperous" and gar "spear"). Like most Anglo-Saxon names, it fell out of use by the Late Middle Ages; it was, however, revived in the 18th century, and was popularised by its use for a character in Sir Walter Scott's The Bride of Lammermoor (1819). The name was more common in the United States than elsewhere in the Anglosphere during the 19th century. It has been a particularly fashionable name in Latin American countries since the 20th century.

Surname: Coronado

Spanish

Coronado is a Spanish surname derived from the village of Cornado, near A Coruña, Galicia. Francisco Vásquez de Coronado (1510–1554), Spanish explorer often referred to simply as "Coronado" Abraham Coronado (born 1992), Mexican footballer Carolina Coronado (1820–1911), Spanish author Coronado Chávez (1807–1881), President of Honduras Evaristo Coronado (born 1960), Costa Rican footballer Humberto Aguilar Coronado (born 1963), Mexican politician Ingrid Coronado (born 1974), Mexican entertainer José Coronado (born 1957), Spanish actor Juan Coronado (born 1983), Dominican basketball player Luis Co.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Edgar Coronado

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 Edgar Coronado:

3
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Edgar?
The first name Edgar originates from Latin. Edgar is a commonly used masculine English given name, from an Anglo-Saxon name Edgar (composed of ead "rich, prosperous" and gar "spear"). Like most Anglo-Saxon names, it fell out of use by the Late Middle Ages; it was, however, revived in the 18th century, and was popularised by its use for a character in Sir Walter Scott's The Bride of Lammermoor (1819). The name was more common in the United States than elsewhere in the Anglosphere during the 19th century. It has been a particularly fashionable name in Latin American countries since the 20th century.
When was Edgar most popular?
The name Edgar reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Coronado?
The surname Coronado originates from Spanish. Coronado is a Spanish surname derived from the village of Cornado, near A Coruña, Galicia. Francisco Vásquez de Coronado (1510–1554), Spanish explorer often referred to simply as "Coronado" Abraham Coronado (born 1992), Mexican footballer Carolina Coronado (1820–1911), Spanish author Coronado Chávez (1807–1881), President of Honduras Evaristo Coronado (born 1960), Costa Rican footballer Humberto Aguilar Coronado (born 1963), Mexican politician Ingrid Coronado (born 1974), Mexican entertainer José Coronado (born 1957), Spanish actor Juan Coronado (born 1983), Dominican basketball player Luis Co.
What are the origins of the name Edgar Coronado?
The name Edgar Coronado combines two different traditions: the first name Edgar has Latin roots, while the surname Coronado originates from Spanish.
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