Is Edison a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Edison is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Edison?

It’s currently ranked #636 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Edison?

ED-ih-sun · IPA: //ˈɛdɪsən//

Edison Boy

Popularity: #636 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

English; French

Meaning

English: son of Edward; French: prosperous guardian

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Edison is derived from the surname, which means 'son of Edward' in English. It gained popularity in the late 19th century, largely due to the fame of inventor Thomas Edison. The name has connotations of innovation and intelligence, reflecting its association with technological advancement. It has been used as a first name since the early 20th century.

Trend Summary

Edison has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Variants

Eddie
Ed

International Variants

Edison (Spanish)
Edison (Portuguese)

Famous people named Edison

Edison Chen is a Canadian actor and singer recognized for his work in Hong Kong cinema.

Edison Carter is a fictional character from the television series 'Max Headroom,' known for his role as a reporter.

Edison Mendez is an Ecuadorian footballer who has played for various clubs and the national team.

Fictional characters named Edison

Edison is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known for his quirky personality.

Edison is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,' serving as a minor NPC.

Sibling Suggestions

Edward Evelyn Elijah Ella Emmett Eleanor

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Edison was first seen in the United States in 1891. Edison has ranked as high as #883 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Edison has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

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Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Edison (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	28	12%
CA	24	10%
FL	22	9%
NY	16	7%
OH	16	7%
MA	12	5%
MN	12	5%
GA	11	5%
NC	10	4%
IN	10	4%
TN	9	4%
MI	8	3%
WA	8	3%
WI	8	3%
PA	7	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1891	6
1892	8
1893	12
1895	5
1896	7
1897	12
1898	6
1899	7
1900	5
1901	7
1902	14
1904	14
1905	10
1906	10
1907	13
1908	10
1909	16
1910	17
1911	18
1912	43
1913	47
1914	49
1915	81
1916	84
1917	118
1918	107
1919	85
1920	88
1921	86
1922	104
1923	87
1924	82
1925	58
1926	63
1927	79
1928	58
1929	66
1930	59
1931	77
1932	57
1933	43
1934	47
1935	53
1936	40
1937	40
1938	43
1939	43
1940	43
1941	53
1942	48
1943	49
1944	42
1945	47
1946	45
1947	46
1948	50
1949	47
1950	56
1951	48
1952	56
1953	54
1954	54
1955	56
1956	61
1957	43
1958	47
1959	68
1960	49
1961	60
1962	53
1963	37
1964	51
1965	38
1966	47
1967	36
1968	35
1969	28
1970	40
1971	37
1972	28
1973	35
1974	44
1975	33
1976	29
1977	26
1978	35
1979	30
1980	30
1981	37
1982	32
1983	37
1984	35
1985	42
1986	44
1987	50
1988	67
1989	47
1990	52
1991	58
1992	62
1993	50
1994	53
1995	49
1996	62
1997	66
1998	82
1999	76
2000	78
2001	106
2002	123
2003	145
2004	159
2005	171
2006	195
2007	202
2008	182
2009	194
2010	229
2011	292
2012	304
2013	366
2014	361
2015	420
2016	481
2017	495
2018	522
2019	466
2020	458
2021	452
2022	347
2023	297
2024	300