Edon
A boy's name of Albanian origin with 211 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a male given name
Edon is a boy's baby name of Albanian origin, a traditional Albanian name used primarily in Kosovo and Albania. It may derive from the Albanian word edon or connect to Old Albanian roots, though its precise etymology is debated among linguists.
As Albanian communities established roots in the United States following the conflicts of the 1990s, names like Edon became part of the American cultural landscape. Its clean, two-syllable sound works easily in English while maintaining its specifically Balkan Albanian identity.
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In the American context, Edon is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1977–2023). Its Albanian roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 211 total births, Edon exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Edon has 26+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1977.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 29 | #10186 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 71 | #8988 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 84 | #8161 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 20 | #9621 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 7 | #4740 | — |
The Story of Edon
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2005, Edon is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Edon are most likely born between 1995 and 2015.
How rare is Edon?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Edon is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1977, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 84 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Edon by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1977–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | #9137 |
| 2022 | 5 | #12864 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7751 |
| 2020 | 6 | #10990 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11138 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6836 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11062 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11110 |
| 2013 | 7 | #9948 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8346 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7649 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5814 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7346 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10174 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8381 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9868 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4884 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8351 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11395 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6594 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1977–2023