Edison
Every Edison since 1891 — 12,738 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Edison
Edison is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #870 in 2025 with 276 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1891, 12,738 American babies have been named Edison. Its peak came in 2018, when 554 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Edison stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Edison year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 276 | #870 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,508 | 302 | #827 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,153 | 297 | #823 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,160 | 347 | #742 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,803 | 452 | #616 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,715 | 458 | #599 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,249 | 466 | #594 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,378 | 522 | #538 |
| 2017 | 14 | #7,967 | 495 | #555 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,594 | 481 | #576 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,343 | 420 | #635 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,361 | 361 | #693 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,482 | 366 | #661 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,778 | 304 | #752 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,314 | 292 | #769 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,888 | 229 | #894 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,777 | 194 | #1,012 |
| 2008 | — | — | 182 | #1,041 |
| 2007 | — | — | 202 | #972 |
| 2006 | — | — | 195 | #954 |
| 2005 | — | — | 171 | #1,003 |
| 2004 | — | — | 159 | #1,031 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,497 | 145 | #1,069 |
| 2002 | — | — | 123 | #1,157 |
| 2001 | — | — | 106 | #1,257 |
| 2000 | — | — | 78 | #1,544 |
| 1995 | — | — | 49 | #1,786 |
| 1990 | — | — | 52 | #1,595 |
| 1985 | — | — | 42 | #1,551 |
| 1980 | — | — | 30 | #1,873 |
| 1975 | — | — | 33 | #1,566 |
| 1970 | — | — | 40 | #1,319 |
| 1965 | — | — | 38 | #1,242 |
| 1960 | — | — | 49 | #1,120 |
| 1955 | — | — | 56 | #1,005 |
| 1950 | — | — | 56 | #921 |
| 1945 | — | — | 47 | #944 |
| 1940 | — | — | 43 | #983 |
| 1935 | — | — | 53 | #861 |
| 1930 | — | — | 59 | #858 |
| 1925 | — | — | 58 | #884 |
| 1920 | — | — | 88 | #681 |
| 1915 | — | — | 81 | #644 |
| 1910 | — | — | 17 | #733 |
| 1905 | — | — | 10 | #801 |
| 1900 | — | — | 5 | #1,365 |
| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,126 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Edison
- Edison Denisov Composer · 1929–1996
- Edison Chen Actor · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Edison in 2025?
Edison ranked #870 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 276 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Edison?
12,738 babies have been named Edison in the United States since 1891, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Edison most popular?
Edison peaked in 2018, when 554 newborns received the name.
Is Edison a boy or girl name?
Edison is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Edison rising or falling?
Edison is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Edison?
Well-known people named Edison include Edison Denisov (composer), Edison Chen (actor).