Edson Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Edson is an Old English name meaning 'wealthy son,' stemming from elements that denote fortune and lineage. It has evolved through historical forms and maintains a strong presence in modern naming trends. The name embodies traits of strength and reliability, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Edson is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Edson has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Edson' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1237th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1497th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1971st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2728th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1793rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1596th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1829th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Edson' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Edson"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛd.sən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Edson is derived from the Old English elements 'ead,' meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune,' and 'son,' meaning 'son of.' Thus, it can be interpreted as 'son of wealth.'
Meaning
wealthy son
Language Evolution
Eadson, Edson
Historical Usage
The name Edson gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, and has remained in use since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Eddie, Ed, Eds
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Edson is viewed as a traditional name with a classic feel, often associated with strength and reliability.
Famous People
Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pele), Edson Hendricks
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Edson"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Edson"
"Edson" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1237th of 7545 | 535 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1497th of 6773 | 391 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1971st of 7552 | 312 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2728th of 10718 | 212 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1793rd of 16616 | 655 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1596th of 24088 | 1,377 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1829th of 23106 | 1,022 |
Regional Popularity of "Edson" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
72.32% 1024th/1416 |
59.17% 816th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.67% 1139th/1546 |
57.65% 897th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
- |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
55.90% 1947th/3483 |
- |
43.60% 1763rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
41.65% 1864th/4475 |
34.41% 1787th/5194 |
15.40% 973rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
44.04% 2018th/4582 |
55.87% 2885th/5164 |
20.55% 1503rd/7313 |
13.59% 1014th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
62.78% 2501st/3984 |
65.92% 2958th/4487 |
23.16% 1580th/6822 |
21.94% 1377th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Edson" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Edson"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Edson" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.