How Many People Are Named Edison?

12,460

people in the United States are named Edison

1 in 26,886 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2431

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0037%

Of US population

Peak Year

2018

554 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: ED-i-sən
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an English surname which meant either "son of EDA (2)" or "son of ADAM". A famous bearer of the surname was the inventor Thomas Edison (1847-1931).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.7%
Male
98.3%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 34.8 years old

Young (<30) 7,949
63.8%
Adult (30–60) 1,215
9.8%
Senior (>60) 3,296
26.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1891 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 1,116
New York 1,093
Texas 554
North Carolina 429
Florida 393
Minnesota 329
Ohio 327
Michigan 276
Arizona 258
Pennsylvania 235

💡 Fun Facts About "Edison"

  • 309 babies were named Edison in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2018
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1891
  • Most popular in California

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