Edelmiro is of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin 'Adelemirus', which means 'noble and renowned'. It is a unique and historic name, popular during medieval times in Spain but less so today. The name Edelmiro translates to 'protector of the home' or 'defender of the house', reflecting its origins as an occupational surname for someone who served as a protector or guardian.
The name Edelmiro had its peak popularity between the years 1946 and 1959 with a high of 13 births in 1959. After that period, it began to decline until the late 1980s when it stabilized at around 5-7 births per year, remaining relatively consistent up till the most recent data point from 2005 with 8 births. Overall, there were a total of 465 babies named Edelmiro born over this period.