Edison Boy

Popularity: #669 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ED-ih-sun //ˈɛdɪsən//

Origin: English; French

Meaning: English: son of Edward; French: prosperous guardian

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Edison is of English origin, derived from the Old English surname "Eadwynn," which means "wealthy friend." The name evolved through various linguistic forms, with "Ead" meaning wealth or fortune and "wynn" signifying joy or pleasure. The transition into the surname Edison likely occurred during the Middle Ages, as surnames became hereditary and were often based on the father's name or occupation.

The suffix "-son" indicates "son of," thus giving the name a patronymic quality, which was common in English naming conventions. Historically, the name Edison gained prominence in the 19th century, notably associated with the American inventor Thomas Edison, who was born in 1847.

His contributions to technology and innovation, particularly in the development of the electric light bulb and phonograph, significantly impacted modern society. While Thomas Edison is the most notable figure associated with the name, the surname itself has roots in earlier English history, where it may have been borne by various individuals, though not as widely recognized.

Culturally, the name Edison has come to symbolize ingenuity and innovation, largely due to the legacy of Thomas Edison. The name evokes associations with creativity and technological advancement, reflecting the transformative period of the Industrial Revolution in which he lived.

Additionally, the name has been embraced in various forms, including the diminutive "Eddie," which carries a more familiar and affectionate tone. Overall, the name Edison encapsulates a rich historical lineage and cultural significance, rooted in its etymological origins and the impactful legacy of its most famous bearer.

Famous people named Edison

In this section, you will find notable people named Edison. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Edison who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Edison who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Edison Chen is a singer and actor best known for his work in the Hong Kong film industry and as a member of the group Kwan Gai.

Fictional characters named Edison

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Edison is a fictional character from the animated series The Amazing World of Gumball. He is a student at Elmore Junior High and is known for his quirky personality and love of science.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Edison, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

EdwardEvelynElijahEllaEmmettEleanor

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Edison. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

EdmundEliasEvanEzekielElliotEmersonEphraimEwan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Edison was first seen in the United States in 1891.

Edison has ranked as high as #1065 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, North Carolina, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Edison has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Edison is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Edison was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Edison.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 276 276 0
2024 311 302 9
2023 308 297 11
2022 360 347 13
2021 473 452 21
2020 475 458 17
2019 479 466 13
2018 554 522 32
2017 509 495 14
2016 492 481 11
2015 430 420 10
2014 371 361 10
2013 376 366 10
2012 317 304 13
2011 304 292 12
2010 236 229 7
2009 202 194 8
2008 182 182 0
2007 202 202 0
2006 195 195 0
2005 171 171 0
2004 159 159 0
2003 150 145 5
2002 123 123 0
2001 106 106 0
2000 78 78 0
1999 76 76 0
1998 82 82 0
1997 66 66 0
1996 62 62 0
1995 49 49 0
1994 53 53 0
1993 50 50 0
1992 62 62 0
1991 58 58 0
1990 52 52 0
1989 47 47 0
1988 67 67 0
1987 50 50 0
1986 44 44 0
1985 42 42 0
1984 35 35 0
1983 37 37 0
1982 32 32 0
1981 37 37 0
1980 30 30 0
1979 30 30 0
1978 35 35 0
1977 26 26 0
1976 29 29 0
1975 33 33 0
1974 44 44 0
1973 35 35 0
1972 28 28 0
1971 37 37 0
1970 40 40 0
1969 28 28 0
1968 35 35 0
1967 36 36 0
1966 47 47 0
1965 38 38 0
1964 51 51 0
1963 37 37 0
1962 53 53 0
1961 60 60 0
1960 49 49 0
1959 68 68 0
1958 47 47 0
1957 43 43 0
1956 61 61 0
1955 56 56 0
1954 54 54 0
1953 54 54 0
1952 56 56 0
1951 48 48 0
1950 56 56 0
1949 47 47 0
1948 50 50 0
1947 46 46 0
1946 45 45 0
1945 47 47 0
1944 42 42 0
1943 49 49 0
1942 48 48 0
1941 53 53 0
1940 43 43 0
1939 43 43 0
1938 43 43 0
1937 40 40 0
1936 40 40 0
1935 53 53 0
1934 47 47 0
1933 43 43 0
1932 57 57 0
1931 77 77 0
1930 59 59 0
1929 66 66 0
1928 58 58 0
1927 79 79 0
1926 63 63 0
1925 58 58 0
1924 82 82 0
1923 87 87 0
1922 104 104 0
1921 86 86 0
1920 88 88 0
1919 85 85 0
1918 107 107 0
1917 118 118 0
1916 84 84 0
1915 81 81 0
1914 49 49 0
1913 47 47 0
1912 43 43 0
1911 18 18 0
1910 17 17 0
1909 16 16 0
1908 10 10 0
1907 13 13 0
1906 10 10 0
1905 10 10 0
1904 14 14 0
1902 14 14 0
1901 7 7 0
1900 5 5 0
1899 7 7 0
1898 6 6 0
1897 12 12 0
1896 7 7 0
1895 5 5 0
1893 12 12 0
1892 8 8 0
1891 6 6 0

Top States for Edison (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

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%
IN 10
4%
NC 10
4%
TN 9
4%
WA 8
3%
WI 8
3%
MI 8
3%
PA 7
3%
UT 7
3%
CO 6
3%
VA 6
3%
KY 5
2%
OR 5
2%
AZ 5
2%
MO 5
2%