Declining since 2005, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Edilson since 1999
Babies named Edilson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 97 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Edilson is a Portuguese patronymic given name common in Brazil, formed from Edil plus the suffix -son. In the United States, it first appeared in Social Security Administration records in 1999. Its peak popularity occurred in 2005, after which it has gradually declined. As of 2025, the name ranks 9,714 with an incidence of 1 in 244,011 births. Edilson reflects a broader Brazilian tradition of creating patronymic names using the -son suffix, similar to other Portuguese names like Anderson and Jefferson. The name maintains a consistent but uncommon presence in the U.S., primarily within Brazilian-American communities.
Edilson is a Portuguese patronymic surname turned given name, primarily used in Brazil. It is formed from the name Edil (itself likely a short form of names like Edilberto or Edilson) plus the suffix -son, meaning 'son of'. The root Edil may ultimately derive from Germanic 'adal' meaning 'noble'. The name gained modest popularity in Brazil starting in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Edi, Edinho, Dil, Dilsinho
Variants: Edilson, Edilsson, Edisom
Sibling names for Edilson
Names that share Edilson's style, for a brother or sister.
