Names / Boy names
Edison
Current rank
#870
and easing
All-time peak
#538
in 2018
First recorded
1891
in U.S. data
Children named
12,700
since 1891
Popularity over time
Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #538 in 2018 · Source: Social Security Administration
Meaning & background
A boys' name, Edison makes its debut in 1891. Today it sits at #870 and is drifting lower. 2018 marked its high point, reaching #538. More than 12,700 children have been given the name overall.