What does it mean when there is a (1) by my login name at the top?

[iglinksy86]

Also I want to edit my login name, is that possible?

[ColinWright]

The (1) is your karma. Make valuable submissions and comments, people will upvote you, it will increase.

And no, you can't edit your login name.

[iglinksy86]

Thank you

[_pius]

The "1" is your karma.