Jed Boy
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 California, New York, 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)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 | |
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1928 | 12 |
| 1929 | 11 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 14 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1937 | 13 |
| 1938 | 18 |
| 1939 | 20 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1941 | 18 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1943 | 24 |
| 1944 | 19 |
| 1945 | 21 |
| 1946 | 23 |
| 1947 | 53 |
| 1948 | 54 |
| 1949 | 57 |
| 1950 | 53 |
| 1951 | 65 |
| 1952 | 65 |
| 1953 | 102 |
| 1954 | 130 |
| 1955 | 136 |
| 1956 | 141 |
| 1957 | 120 |
| 1958 | 144 |
| 1959 | 128 |
| 1960 | 139 |
| 1961 | 184 |
| 1962 | 168 |
| 1963 | 95 |
| 1964 | 82 |
| 1965 | 66 |
| 1966 | 68 |
| 1967 | 68 |
| 1968 | 89 |
| 1969 | 105 |
| 1970 | 112 |
| 1971 | 143 |
| 1972 | 131 |
| 1973 | 155 |
| 1974 | 235 |
| 1975 | 214 |
| 1976 | 219 |
| 1977 | 241 |
| 1978 | 281 |
| 1979 | 219 |
| 1980 | 217 |
| 1981 | 227 |
| 1982 | 164 |
| 1983 | 172 |
| 1984 | 151 |
| 1985 | 145 |
| 1986 | 131 |
| 1987 | 129 |
| 1988 | 119 |
| 1989 | 125 |
| 1990 | 94 |
| 1991 | 75 |
| 1992 | 85 |
| 1993 | 86 |
| 1994 | 88 |
| 1995 | 83 |
| 1996 | 80 |
| 1997 | 78 |
| 1998 | 86 |
| 1999 | 57 |
| 2000 | 70 |
| 2001 | 80 |
| 2002 | 71 |
| 2003 | 92 |
| 2004 | 65 |
| 2005 | 79 |
| 2006 | 70 |
| 2007 | 57 |
| 2008 | 60 |
| 2009 | 72 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 85 |
| 2012 | 63 |
| 2013 | 67 |
| 2014 | 76 |
| 2015 | 76 |
| 2016 | 64 |
| 2017 | 78 |
| 2018 | 56 |
| 2019 | 69 |
| 2020 | 96 |
| 2021 | 82 |
| 2022 | 72 |
| 2023 | 92 |
| 2024 | 78 |