Edson
From Ed + -son; originally given to the son of a man named Ed.
Every Edson since 1880 — 4,692 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Edson
Edson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,735 in 2025 with 94 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 4,692 American babies have been named Edson. Its peak came in 2019, when 121 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Edson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Edson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94 | #1,735 |
| 2024 | 89 | #1,825 |
| 2023 | 116 | #1,519 |
| 2022 | 118 | #1,525 |
| 2021 | 83 | #1,856 |
| 2020 | 88 | #1,751 |
| 2019 | 121 | #1,443 |
| 2018 | 86 | #1,779 |
| 2017 | 88 | #1,750 |
| 2016 | 57 | #2,311 |
| 2015 | 50 | #2,496 |
| 2014 | 56 | #2,322 |
| 2013 | 71 | #1,944 |
| 2012 | 60 | #2,187 |
| 2011 | 66 | #2,042 |
| 2010 | 94 | #1,658 |
| 2009 | 69 | #2,016 |
| 2008 | 91 | #1,680 |
| 2007 | 89 | #1,704 |
| 2006 | 111 | #1,414 |
| 2005 | 92 | #1,537 |
| 2004 | 81 | #1,610 |
| 2003 | 81 | #1,568 |
| 2002 | 110 | #1,238 |
| 2001 | 94 | #1,360 |
| 2000 | 93 | #1,364 |
| 1995 | 62 | #1,533 |
| 1990 | 52 | #1,596 |
| 1985 | 24 | #2,246 |
| 1980 | 18 | #2,647 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,505 |
| 1970 | 18 | #2,150 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,645 |
| 1960 | 13 | #2,349 |
| 1955 | 16 | #1,991 |
| 1950 | 16 | #1,901 |
| 1945 | 22 | #1,423 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,218 |
| 1935 | 21 | #1,504 |
| 1930 | 29 | #1,345 |
| 1925 | 26 | #1,466 |
| 1920 | 30 | #1,335 |
| 1915 | 36 | #1,072 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,207 |
| 1895 | 6 | #1,009 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 6 | #846 |
Famous people named Edson
- Edson Tavares Coach · b. 1956
- Edson Braafheid Soccer player · b. 1983
- Edson Aparecido de Souza Soccer player · b. 1962
- Edson Rodrigues Soccer player · b. 1967
- Edson Araújo Soccer player · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Edson mean?
From Ed + -son; originally given to the son of a man named Ed.
How popular is the name Edson in 2025?
Edson ranked #1,735 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 94 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Edson?
4,692 babies have been named Edson in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Edson most popular?
Edson peaked in 2019, when 121 newborns received the name.
Is Edson a boy or girl name?
Edson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Edson rising or falling?
Edson is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Edson?
Well-known people named Edson include Edson Tavares (coach), Edson Braafheid (soccer player), Edson Aparecido de Souza (soccer player).