Edzon
A masculine name possibly derived from the English word "edge" or "son".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Edzon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Edzon today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Edzon births was 2000 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Edzon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Edzon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2000
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#10,882
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Edzon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Edzon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Edzon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Edzon
The name Edzon is believed to have originated from the Slavic languages, particularly in the regions of Eastern Europe and the Balkans. It is thought to be derived from the Proto-Slavic root "ed-," which means "one" or "single," combined with the suffix "-zon," which may have been a diminutive or affectionate form.
In some early Slavic texts and records, variations of the name, such as "Edzon" or "Edzko," can be found, suggesting that it has been in use for several centuries. However, the precise origin and meaning of the name remain somewhat obscure due to the limited historical records available.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Edzon was a Bohemian nobleman and military leader from the 13th century. Edzon of Rosenberg (c. 1225-1292) was a prominent figure during the reign of King Ottokar II of Bohemia and played a significant role in various military campaigns.
Another notable person with the name Edzon was a Polish artist and painter from the 16th century. Edzon Falkowski (c. 1550-1620) is known for his religious paintings and frescoes that adorned several churches and cathedrals in Poland.
In the 18th century, Edzon Mikhailov (1725-1797) was a Russian merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of trade routes and the establishment of schools and hospitals in his hometown of Nizhny Novgorod.
A more recent figure with the name Edzon was Edzon Parra (1905-1989), a Venezuelan poet and writer who was renowned for his works capturing the essence of rural life and the struggles of the working class.
Lastly, Edzon Ramirez (1934-2018) was a Cuban-American artist and sculptor known for his abstract and modernist works, which were exhibited in galleries across the United States and Latin America.
While the name Edzon is not as common as some other names, it has persisted throughout history, appearing in various cultures and regions, particularly in Eastern Europe and the Slavic regions. Despite its obscure origins, the name has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including nobility, artists, writers, and merchants.
People
Edzon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Edzon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Edzon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Edzon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Edzon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Edzon a common name?
We classify Edzon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Edzon most popular?
The single biggest year for Edzon was 2000, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Edzon is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Edzon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Edzon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Edzon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Edzon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Edzon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Edzon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Edzon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.