Edson

Edson is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 88 boys in the United States.

Edson at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Edson

Edson belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Edson first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #645 in 1887, and in 2024 88 babies received the name — 4,597 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Edson in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#645 in 1887
Peak year
2019
Babies named Edson in 2024
88
Total since 1880
4,597

Edson in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1401 in 2006
Babies named Edson in 2024
4
Total since 1996
108

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Edson mean?

The meaning of Edson is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Edson a boy or girl name?

Edson is a boy name. In 2024, 88 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Edson?

Edson comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Edson?

Edson first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #645 in 1887, and 88 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].