Edson
3 countries#1728 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Edson was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,692 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1728 · peaked in 2019 with 121 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
390 births recorded 1971–2022 · currently #4603 · peaked in 2011 with 18 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Guyane, La Réunion, Paris, Essonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
98 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3451 · peaked in 2006 with 14 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
98 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2006 with 14 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Edson’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1413 | — |
| 2007 | #1700 | ↓287 |
| 2008 | #1679 | ↑21 |
| 2009 | #2010 | ↓331 |
| 2010 | #1652 | ↑358 |
| 2011 | #2035 | ↓383 |
| 2012 | #2185 | ↓150 |
| 2013 | #1942 | ↑243 |
| 2014 | #2317 | ↓375 |
| 2015 | #2486 | ↓169 |
| 2016 | #2305 | ↑181 |
| 2017 | #1746 | ↑559 |
| 2018 | #1777 | ↓31 |
| 2019 | #1441 | ↑336 |
| 2020 | #1743 | ↓302 |
| 2021 | #1853 | ↓110 |
| 2022 | #1523 | ↑330 |
| 2023 | #1518 | ↑5 |
| 2024 | #1820 | ↓302 |
| 2025 | #1728 | ↑92 |
Frequently asked questions about Edson
Is Edson a popular name?
Yes — Edson currently ranks #1728 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Edson more common for boys or girls?
Edson is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Edson most popular?
Edson peaked in 2019 in United States, with 121 recorded births that year.
Is Edson rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Edson’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #809 in 1880 to #1728 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Edson?
At least 5,180 babies have been recorded with the name Edson across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Edson popular in more than one country?
Yes — Edson appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Edson?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Edson include Draco, Eder, Fredrick, Jahir.
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