Gender: Male
Edward Oxford was an English man who attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria in 1840. He was the first of seven unconnected people who tried to kill her between 1840 and 1882. Born and raised in Birmingham, he showed erratic behaviour which was sometimes threatening or violent. He had a series of jobs in pubs, all of which he lost because of his conduct. In 1840, shortly after being dismissed from yet another pub, he purchased two pistols and fired twice at Queen Victoria and her husband, Prince Albert. No-one was hurt.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on June 5, 2024
On the name Edward Oxford, Edward means Wealthy Guardian, Guardian of Prosperity, Wealthy Defender, Blessed Guard, Wealthy Protector, Happy Guard, Rich Guard. Oxford means From the Ox Ford.
The name Edward Oxford is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Edward is commonly found in United States of America, Colombia, United Kingdom, and 96 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Edward is recorded 86,991 times globally, ranking it as the 701th most common name worldwide.
Edward is most prevalent in United States of America, with 24,869 occurrences, making it the 215th most popular name in the country.
In Poland, the name Edward is found among 1 in every 35 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #215 | 1 : 73 |
| Colombia | #304 | 1 : 148 |
| United Kingdom | #252 | 1 : 70 |
| South Africa | #236 | 1 : 350 |
| Peru | #382 | 1 : 292 |
| Malaysia | #408 | 1 : 670 |
| Nigeria | #519 | 1 : 431 |
| Hong Kong | #168 | 1 : 180 |
| Poland | #187 | 1 : 35 |
| Canada | #304 | 1 : 196 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Edward from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Edward Oxford was an English man who attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria in 1840. He was the first of seven unconnected people who tried to kill her between 1840 and 1882. Born and raised in Birmingham, he showed erratic behaviour which was sometimes threatening or violent. He had a series of jobs in pubs, all of which he lost because of his conduct. In 1840, shortly after being dismissed from yet another pub, he purchased two pistols and fired twice at Queen Victoria and her husband, Prince Albert. No-one was hurt.
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