Jed Boy

Popularity: #846 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationJED / /dʒɛd/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: 'beloved of the Lord'; English: diminutive of Jedediah

Historical & Cultural Background

Jed is often considered a diminutive of the name Jedediah, which has biblical origins. In the Bible, Jedediah was the name given to King Solomon by the prophet Nathan. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century. It has gained popularity as a standalone name in recent decades.

Trend Summary

Jed has seen a modest level of popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Jedd
  • Jedidiah

International Variants

  • Jedd (English)

Famous people named Jed

Jed Bush is an American politician who served as the Governor of Florida.

Jed Hoyer is an American baseball executive, currently serving as the general manager of the Chicago Cubs.

Jed Lowrie is a professional baseball player known for his time in Major League Baseball.

Jed McCaleb is an American programmer and entrepreneur, co-founder of the cryptocurrency Stellar.

Fictional characters named Jed

Jed Clampett is a character from the television series 'The Beverly Hillbillies', known for his wealth and simplicity.

Jed Bartlet is the fictional President in the television series 'The West Wing', portrayed as a thoughtful and principled leader.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jed was first seen in the United States in 1913. Jed has ranked as high as #822 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in New York, California, Utah, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Jed has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jed (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 7
58%
TN 5
42%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19135
19155
19167
19177
19189
191911
19209
19225
19235
19249
192511
19266
192812
192911
193013
193114
193210
193315
193413
193510
193613
193713
193818
193920
194011
194118
194219
194324
194419
194521
194623
194753
194854
194957
195053
195165
195265
1953102
1954130
1955136
1956141
1957120
1958144
1959128
1960139
1961184
1962168
196395
196482
196566
196668
196768
196889
1969105
1970112
1971143
1972131
1973155
1974235
1975214
1976219
1977241
1978281
1979219
1980217
1981227
1982164
1983172
1984151
1985145
1986131
1987129
1988119
1989125
199094
199175
199285
199386
199488
199583
199680
199778
199886
199957
200070
200180
200271
200392
200465
200579
200670
200757
200860
200972
201059
201185
201263
201367
201476
201576
201664
201778
201856
201969
202096
202182
202272
202392
202478