How old is someone named Edison?
The average Edison is 20 years old.
Half of all living Edisons are between 7 and 24.
When was Edison popular?
Edison is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2018.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 99 | 0 |
| 1910s | 649 | 0 |
| 1920s | 771 | 0 |
| 1930s | 502 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 470 | 200 |
| 1950s | 543 | 360 |
| 1960s | 434 | 350 |
| 1970s | 337 | 300 |
| 1980s | 421 | 400 |
| 1990s | 610 | 590 |
| 2000s | 1,568 | 1,500 |
| 2010s | 4,068 | 4,000 |
| 2020s | 2,203 | 2,200 |
How many Edisons are still alive?
About 10,000 Edisons are alive in the US today. That's 79% of the roughly 13,000 babies named Edison since 1891.
Most Edisons ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Edison?
About half of living Edisons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Edison an old name?
Not really. Edison is younger than 70 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Edison will be 30 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Edison a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 97.9% of living Edisons are men.
Names the same age as Edison
NAME TWIN
Edison's name twin is Prince. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Prince's age curve is the closest match to Edison's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Edison
How old is the average Edison?
The average Edison in the US is 20 years old. The median is 13, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Edison?
About 10,000 Edisons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 13,000 babies given the name since 1891.
When was the name Edison most popular?
In 2018, when about 550 baby boys were named Edison.
Is Edison a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 54% of living Edisons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this