Edison
A boys’ name of Old English origin, meaning son of Edward; prosperity and protection.
Babies a year
507
the US, 2017
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
#870
down from #827
UK popularity
#507
76 babies · up from #552
How Edison has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #635 |
| 2016 | #575 |
| 2017 | #554 |
| 2018 | #538 |
| 2019 | #594 |
| 2020 | #599 |
| 2021 | #616 |
| 2022 | #740 |
| 2023 | #830 |
| 2024 | #827 |
| 2025 | #870 |
In 2025, 76 babies in England and Wales were named Edison. In the US, 507 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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