Edson
- Pronunciation
- [Ed-son]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Ed's Son
- Origin
- Anglo
Edson Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,597 baby boys have been named Edson. The name peaked in 2019 with 121 US births that year (rank #1443). In 2024, ranked #1833 nationally — 390 places below its 2019 peak.
Top States for Edson
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Edson births are: California (866), Texas (520), New York (143).
Other Anglo-Origin Names Like Edson
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5-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Edson's exact length and starting letter: Eadda, Eadig, Eagan, Eagon, Ealga.
Quick Facts About Edson
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Edson against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).