Edson
Edson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Edward or son of Ed.
Origin and history
Edson is an English surname turned given name meaning 'son of Ed' or 'son of Edward'. While historically used as a patronymic surname, it has gained steady usage as a masculine given name in the United States. It is also famously recognized internationally through figures like Brazilian football legend Pelé, whose legal first name was Edson.
Popularity in the United States
4,692 babies in the United States have been named Edson since 1880. It ranks #1804 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1356.
States where it is most popular
- CA (46.3 %)
- TX (28.2 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- IL (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 47 |
| 1890-1900 | 40 |
| 1900-1910 | 42 |
| 1910-1920 | 255 |
| 1920-1930 | 296 |
| 1930-1940 | 217 |
| 1940-1950 | 206 |
| 1950-1960 | 150 |
| 1960-1970 | 119 |
| 1970-1980 | 153 |
| 1980-1990 | 290 |
| 1990-2000 | 629 |
| 2000-2010 | 911 |
| 2010-2019 | 749 |
| 2020-2029 | 588 |
Famous people named Edson
- Edson Arantes do Nascimento: Athlete, Footballer
- Edson Buddle: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Edson Braafheid: Athlete, Footballer
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie
Fun facts
- Brazilian soccer icon Pelé was named Edson Arantes do Nascimento, named after the inventor Thomas Edison.
- Edson originated as an English surname meaning 'son of Eadd', where Eadd means rich or happy.