How Many People Are Named Edison?

Curious about how common the name Edison is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 12,460
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 26,485 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 12,460 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Edison.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 26,485 people has this name.

This classification places Edison in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Edison

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 26,485 people

Total Count

12,460

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 12,244
Female: 216

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 37

  • Young (<30) 7,785
  • Adult (30–60) 1,290
  • Old (>60) 3,385

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 69
  • Arkansas 26
  • Arizona 258
  • California 1,116
  • Colorado 115
  • Connecticut 26
  • Florida 393
  • Georgia 198
  • Iowa 54
  • Idaho 5
  • Illinois 210
  • Indiana 146
  • Kansas 35
  • Kentucky 76
  • Louisiana 146
  • Massachusetts 153
  • Maryland 111
  • Michigan 276
  • Minnesota 329
  • Missouri 108
  • Mississippi 6
  • North Carolina 429
  • North Dakota 32
  • Nebraska 41
  • New Jersey 184
  • New Mexico 135
  • Nevada 21
  • New York 1,093
  • Ohio 327
  • Oklahoma 41
  • Oregon 52
  • Pennsylvania 235
  • South Carolina 34
  • South Dakota 14
  • Tennessee 114
  • Texas 554
  • Utah 127
  • Virginia 171
  • Washington 169
  • Wisconsin 234
  • West Virginia 11
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Edison?

Approximately 12,460 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Edison, based on statistical analysis.

Is Edison a rare name?

Edison is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.