Rising since 2001, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Edinson since 1992
Babies named Edinson per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Edinson's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 141 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Edinson is a modern given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1992. Its popularity has been steadily rising since 2001, with a peak ranking in 2022. Currently, about 1 in 284,679 newborns receives the name, placing it at rank 10,695 in 2025. Edinson is a variant of Edison, which originated as a patronymic surname, though its precise meaning remains uncertain. The name has seen particular use in Latin American communities, likely due to its similarity to other popular names ending in '-son'. While no top states are recorded for Edinson, its trajectory suggests continued growth.
Edinson is a modern variant of the name Edison, which originated as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Eda' or 'son of Edward'. The name Edison gained prominence in the late 19th century due to inventor Thomas Edison. Edinson emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in Latin American countries, possibly influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Edison.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eddie, Ed
Variants: Edison
Sibling names for Edinson
Names that share Edinson's style, for a brother or sister.
