UK boy's name
Edson
Son of Edward, derived from the Old English elements "ead" (prosperity) and "sunu" (son).
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Edson is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Edson popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 14 births.
This profile covers 108 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 29% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 107 living people in the UK are called Edson. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Edson ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 14 boys were registered as Edson.
- • About 107 living people in the UK are estimated to have Edson as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2006
14 births
Estimated living
107
2026
Meaning
What does Edson mean?
The name Edson is of English origin and is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. It is derived from the Old English name "Eadson," which is a combination of the elements "ead" meaning "prosperous" or "rich," and "son" meaning "son." The name essentially translates to "son of prosperity" or "prosperous son."
The name Edson was not widely recorded in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, it is believed to have been used among the Anglo-Saxon population of England during the medieval period. The earliest known record of the name Edson is found in the Domesday Book, a historical record compiled in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name was in use in England before the Norman Conquest.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Edson was Sir Edson de Bibury, an English knight who lived in the 13th century. He is mentioned in several historical records from the time, including the Pipe Rolls of King Henry III.
Another prominent figure with the name Edson was Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, the legendary Brazilian footballer. He was born in 1940 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
The name Edson also appears in the literary world with Edson Luís de Souza, a Brazilian playwright and author born in 1962. His works often explore themes of identity, family, and the human condition.
In the field of music, Edson Cordeiro, a Brazilian singer and composer born in 1954, is known for his contributions to the Música Popular Brasileira (Brazilian Popular Music) genre.
Lastly, Edson Arantes do Nascimento Filho, better known as Edinho, is the son of the legendary Pelé. Born in 1970, he also pursued a career in football, playing as a goalkeeper.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Edson. While the name may not have been as common as some others, it has left its mark across various fields and cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Edson over time
The chart below shows babies named Edson registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Edson, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 14 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Edson by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Edson was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4422 | 18 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4024 | 33 | 8 |
| 2000s | #2934 | 42 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2181 | 15 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Edson
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Edson: questions and answers
How popular is the name Edson in the UK right now?
In 2024, Edson was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Edson most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 14 babies registered as Edson in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Edson?
Son of Edward, derived from the Old English elements "ead" (prosperity) and "sunu" (son).
How many people are called Edson in the UK?
A total of 108 babies have been registered as Edson across the 24 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.