Edison Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationED-ih-sun / /ˈɛdɪsən/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.
Similar Names
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.
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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 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)
Top States for Edison (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 28 | |
CA | 24 | |
FL | 22 | |
NY | 16 | |
OH | 16 | |
MA | 12 | |
MN | 12 | |
GA | 11 | |
NC | 10 | |
IN | 10 | |
TN | 9 | |
WA | 8 | |
WI | 8 | |
MI | 8 | |
UT | 7 |
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 |