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Edison

Recorded 1891–2025 · United States

Edison was most popular in 2018, when 554 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,065 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,791, with 276 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 12,738 people named Edison.

Most popular in2018
Rank that year#1,065
Births that year554
Total since 188012,738

Edison over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Edison’s peak in 2018. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org