boy's name
Edilson
eh-DEEL-son (Portuguese)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 220
Edilson is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in 2005, when 15 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 473,709 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1999.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Edilson Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 97 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 48 |
How Popular Is Edilson?
In 2025, Edilson was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Edilson Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Edilson
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Edilson Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Edilson over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Edilson
- Portuguese eh-DEEL-son
Sibling Names for Edilson
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Edilson — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Edilson
How popular is the name Edilson?
In 2025, Edilson was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Edilson a girl's or a boy's name?
Edilson is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Edilson?
Edilson has 3 syllables.
When was Edilson most popular?
Edilson peaked in 2005, when 15 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Edilson a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Edilson currently ranks #9,970 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.