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Edison

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Pronounced EH-dih-sun /ˈɛd.ɪ.sən/High

Meaning: From the English surname Edison, 'son of Edith' (or 'son of Adam'); carried into first-name use, famously via inventor Thomas Edison. Used here for a girl though it leans strongly to boys.Medium

In 30 seconds: A surname-name with a bright, inventive ring: Edison means 'son of Edith' (said 'EH-dih-sun'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean.

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MeaningFrom the English surname Edison, 'son of Edith' (or 'son of Adam'); carried into first-name use, famously via inventor Thomas Edison. Used here for a girl though it leans strongly to boys.

U.S. rank (2024)#10473 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 216

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Edison is an English surname, 'son of Edith' (or 'son of Adam'), turned given name — its fame tied to inventor Thomas Edison. As a girl's name it is rare and reads as a modern surname pick; more often a boy's name, which we note (said 'EH-dih-sun').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against far heavier boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Edison began as an English surname meaning 'son of Edith' — later a first name carried by the inventive spark of Thomas Edison. It's used here for a girl, though it's overwhelmingly a boys' name, which we note.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Edison — English surname 'son of Edith'; cross-sex, boy-leaning

Variations

EdisynEdysonAddison

Nicknames

EdiSonny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Edison mean?

Edison is an English surname meaning 'son of Edith' (or 'son of Adam'), now used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Edison?

It's said EH-dih-sun /ˈɛd.ɪ.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Edison a boy or girl name?

Edison is used for both, but far more often for boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Edison?

Edison is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.