6,747births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
2019Peak · Alberta
#1728United States 2025
Edson is a boy name family recorded 6,747 times in 6 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1728 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2019, at 14.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Edson
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edson | Portuguese | 4,692 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1728 | 1883 | ▲ 110 % |
| Edson | Portuguese | 1,580 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #2141 | 1991 | ▼ 46 % |
| Edson | Portuguese | 415 | 🇫🇷 France | #4322 | 2011 | ▼ 58 % |
| Edson | Portuguese | 50 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2006 | – |
| Edson | Portuguese | 5 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2019 | – |
| Edson | Portuguese | 5 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2002 | – |
Questions about Edson
How popular is the name Edson?
In 2025 it ranked #1728 in the United States. Official registers record 6,747 births across 6 countries.
When was Edson most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2019, at 14.1 births per 100,000.
Is Edson a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Edson is a boy name.