Edison
Pronunciation: [ EHD-ihs-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Edison first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 216 babies have been named Edison in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Edison is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,542 for girl names in the US .
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- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,542
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Edison
Edison is a girl name .
Is Edison a boy or girl name? Edison is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #12,542 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #828. Edison is more commonly used as a boy name.
Edison is currently ranked #12,542 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Edison include Edi, Edis, Edisy, Edisie, Edy, Edie, and Edikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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