Edison Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Edison is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Edison?
Edison is spelled E-D-I-S-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Edison at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Son of Edward or son of Eadweard, derived from an English patronymic surname.
- Origin
- Edison is commonly associated with English-language origins as a surname turned given name, originally meaning “son of Edward” or “son of Eadweard.”
- Pronunciation
- ED-ih-suhn · 3 syllables
Edison Popularity in 2025
Rank#867
Recorded Births276
- Boys usage fell 41 places to #867 and recorded 26 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Edison Mean?
Son of Edward or son of Eadweard, derived from an English patronymic surname.
Origin: Edison is commonly associated with English-language origins as a surname turned given name, originally meaning “son of Edward” or “son of Eadweard.”
How Do You Pronounce Edison?
PronunciationED-ih-suhn
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Edison?
- History
- The name Edison has been used both as a surname and given name in English-speaking countries.
Edison Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 276 | #867 |
| 2024 | Girls | 9 | #10,271 |
| 2024 | Boys | 302 | #826 |
| 2023 | Girls | 11 | #8,989 |
| 2023 | Boys | 297 | #823 |
| 2022 | Girls | 13 | #8,032 |
| 2022 | Boys | 347 | #741 |
| 2021 | Girls | 21 | #5,748 |
| 2021 | Boys | 452 | #616 |
| 2020 | Girls | 17 | #6,629 |
| 2020 | Boys | 458 | #599 |
| 2019 | Girls | 13 | #8,138 |
| 2019 | Boys | 466 | #594 |
| 2018 | Girls | 32 | #4,357 |
| 2018 | Boys | 522 | #538 |
| 2017 | Girls | 14 | #7,840 |
| 2017 | Boys | 495 | #555 |
| 2016 | Girls | 11 | #9,411 |
| 2016 | Boys | 481 | #576 |
| 2015 | Girls | 10 | #10,148 |
| 2015 | Boys | 420 | #635 |
| 2014 | Girls | 10 | #10,129 |
| 2014 | Boys | 361 | #692 |
| 2013 | Girls | 10 | #10,235 |
When Was Edison Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2018 · Boys
522 recorded births
National rank #538
2017 · Boys
495 recorded births
National rank #555
2016 · Boys
481 recorded births
National rank #576
2019 · Boys
466 recorded births
National rank #594
Where Edison Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #338 | 17 |
| WI | #437 | 11 |
| UT | #515 | 8 |
| MO | #559 | 10 |
| MI | #641 | 12 |
| IN | #668 | 9 |
| KY | #708 | 5 |
| TN | #719 | 9 |