Egon is a name of German origin, derived from the Germanic word 'eg' meaning 'edge'. It has been interpreted as a short form of several compound names beginning with this element, such as Egbert and Eginhardt. The name was popularized in English-speaking countries through the character Egon Spengler, one of the main characters in Ivan Reitman's 1984 film "Ghostbusters".
The name Egon appears to have had varying popularity over the years, with several peaks and valleys in usage. The highest number of births in a single year was 9, which occurred four times (in 1927, 1935, 2017, and 2022). However, the majority of years had fewer than 7 births each. The most recent data shows that Egon is still being chosen as a baby name, with 5 births recorded in 2023.