Edison
boy name#867 in 2025Edison entered the US charts in 1891, peaked at #538 in 1917, ranks #867 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1891–2025
#867
rank today
#538
peak (1917)
276
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #832 |
| 1900s | #804 |
| 1910s | #660 |
| 1920s | #755 |
| 1930s | #902 |
| 1940s | #980 |
| 1950s | #1006 |
| 1960s | #1187 |
| 1970s | #1571 |
| 1980s | #1588 |
| 1990s | #1578 |
| 2000s | #1103 |
| 2010s | #666 |
| 2020s | #745 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Edison has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 9,900 people named Edison are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Edison alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Edison in 2025?
- Edison ranks #867 among US boy names in 2025, with 276 babies given the name.
- When was the name Edison most popular?
- Edison peaked in 1917, reaching #538 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Edison with classmates?
- Edison will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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