Boy · #2,703 in 2026

Edsell

Name: Popularity of the name Edsell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Edsell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,703

Peak Rank

#2,703 (1927)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1924

First Year

1927

Last Year

1927

Peak Year

#2703

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Edsell

Edsell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1924, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1927, when 10 Edsells were born — ranking #2,703 that year. As of 2026, Edsell ranks #2,703 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 23 Edsells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Edsell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Edsell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Edsel
Edel
Esl
Esel
Edl
Etzel
Edile
Edsall
Edil
Edsa
Ecil
Edson

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Edsell

What does the name Edsell mean?

Edsell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1924. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Edsell in 2026?

In 2026, Edsell ranks #2,703 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Edsell most popular?

Edsell reached its peak popularity in 1927, ranking #2,703 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Edsell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Edsell is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Edsell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Edsell include Narvel, Preciliano, Burlon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Edsell

Edsell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1924 and has accumulated 23 births in the dataset. Edsell's peak popularity came in 1927 when it ranked #2,703. Use the chart and map above to compare Edsell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.