Total births
531
Unisex name · since 1947
Eddison
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 531 babies named Eddison, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4738
- among boys today
- 531
- born since 1947
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Eddison currently ranks #4738 among unisex names in America, with 531 babies recorded since 1947.
Eddison has 531 recorded births among boys since 1947, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4738 as of the latest data, more common than 67% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 2025.
- #4738 among boys today
- 531 born since 1947
- 2010s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Eddison is currently the #4738 unisex name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 531 born since 1947, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4738
- among boys today
- 531
- born since 1947
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Eddison vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4738
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Eddison was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
34 babies were named Eddison in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Eddison compares
531 Top 42% higher than 58% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Eddison's all-time total is 45% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Eddison | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 531 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 23 | 22,252 |
Eddison's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Eddison's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1947, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Eddison at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#4,738
Active since
1947
Eddison popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Eddison popularity over time - girls
36 total births recorded since 2016 (Eddison as girls' name)
Eddison by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Eddison's strongest decade.
244 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Eddison births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 31
1990s
31 births
- 2000s
2000s
105 births
- 2010s
2010s
244 births
- 2020s
2020s
140 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 244 births (46% of all-time use).
How Eddison compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Eddison's total volume
Eddison vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Eddison by state
Where Eddison concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 1.9% |
| #2 | California | | 7 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 7 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Eddison's total US births 1.9%
Even split
10 of 531 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eddison? ▼
Eddison has been given to 531 babies in the U.S. since 1947, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4738 as of the latest data. 34 babies were born in 2019, its single highest year.
When was Eddison most popular? ▼
Eddison was most popular in the 2010s decade with 244 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Eddison most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eddison are Texas (10 births), California (7 births), Minnesota (7 births).
Is Eddison a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Eddison is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 531 births, and as a girl's name it has 36 births.
How long has the name Eddison been used? ▼
Eddison has been recorded in Social Security data since 1947, spanning 79 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Eddison? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eddie, Eddy, Edd, Edder, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Eddison's data
- Eddison's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (244 total births) through the 2020s (140) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Eddisons (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Eddison
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1947–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Eddison: #4738 Unisex Name - 531 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eddison. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Eddison draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.