Jedediah

Boy name

Jedediah has been given to 3,298 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It peaked in 1979. In 2025, about 1 in 37,957 boys was named Jedediah.

Meaning & origin

Variant of Jedidiah.

Origin: Hebrew

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,298

Peak year

1979 (248 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1970

10-year trend

▼ -25%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Jedediah — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Jedidiahboy

9,361 babies since 1971

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FAQ

How popular is the name Jedediah?

Jedediah has been given to 3,298 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jedediah peak?

Jedediah peaked in 1979, when 248 babies were given the name.

Is Jedediah a girl or boy name?

Jedediah is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Jedediah are boys).

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