Boy · #1,645 in 2026

Edson

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

Current Rank

#1,645

Peak Rank

#631 (2019)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+13%

1880

First Year

2026

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#631

Peak Rank

Total Count

134

Years Active

The Story of Edson

Edson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 121 Edsons were born — ranking #1,441 that year. As of 2026, Edson ranks #1,645 for baby boys with 104 births, gradually rising (+13%). In total, more than 5K Edsons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Edson

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

Eidson
Edison
Edwin
Essen
Esson
Edon
Ehsan
Esen
Edsa
Edun
Essonne
Edin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Edson

What does the name Edson mean?

Edson is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1880. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Edson in 2026?

In 2026, Edson ranks #1,645 among boys' names in the U.S., with 104 babies given the name that year.

When was Edson most popular?

Edson reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #631 that year with 121 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Edson most popular?

Edson has historically been most popular in Massachusetts, Michigan, Utah. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Edson.

Is Edson a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Edson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Edson include Carleton, Lindsay, Kelsey. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Edson

Edson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 5K births in the dataset. Edson's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #631. Use the chart and map above to compare Edson'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.