Jed
Boy nameJed has been given to 8,945 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It peaked in 1978.
Meaning & origin /d͡ʒɛd/
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
8,945
Peak year
1978 (282 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1913
10-year trend
0%
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Jed's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #952 |
| 1975 | #551 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Jed — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Jed.
FAQ
How popular is the name Jed?
Jed has been given to 8,945 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Jed peak?
Jed peaked in 1978, when 282 babies were given the name.
Is Jed a girl or boy name?
Jed is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Jed are boys).
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