Ned Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationNed / /nɛd/English; Dutch
Meaning
English: Wealthy guardian; Dutch: Brave
Historical & Cultural Background
Ned is often considered a diminutive of Edward, which has roots in Old English. The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages and has been used in various forms across different cultures. In literature, Ned has been used as a character name, reflecting a common practice of using diminutives in English-speaking societies.
Trend Summary
Ned has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Neddie
- Nedrick
International Variants
- Ned (English)
- Nedim (Bosnian)
Famous people named Ned
Ned Flanders is a fictional character from 'The Simpsons', known for being the friendly neighbor of the main character.
Ned Kelly was an Australian outlaw and folk hero, recognized for his role in the 19th-century Australian bushranging.
Ned Beatty was an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Deliverance' and 'Network'.
Ned Rorem is an American composer and diarist, celebrated for his contributions to contemporary classical music.
Fictional characters named Ned
Ned Stark is a prominent character in 'Game of Thrones', serving as the head of House Stark.
Ned Ryerson is a character in the film 'Groundhog Day', known for his enthusiastic personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ned was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ned has ranked as high as #576 nationally, which occurred in 1939, and has been most popular in Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Indiana, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Ned has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ned (1993)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 33 |
1881 | 18 |
1882 | 33 |
1883 | 30 |
1884 | 24 |
1885 | 26 |
1886 | 35 |
1887 | 28 |
1888 | 30 |
1889 | 28 |
1890 | 49 |
1891 | 26 |
1892 | 25 |
1893 | 34 |
1894 | 42 |
1895 | 38 |
1896 | 34 |
1897 | 29 |
1898 | 35 |
1899 | 38 |
1900 | 46 |
1901 | 22 |
1902 | 32 |
1903 | 23 |
1904 | 44 |
1905 | 27 |
1906 | 32 |
1907 | 54 |
1908 | 42 |
1909 | 45 |
1910 | 45 |
1911 | 64 |
1912 | 109 |
1913 | 148 |
1914 | 178 |
1915 | 252 |
1916 | 227 |
1917 | 280 |
1918 | 304 |
1919 | 270 |
1920 | 284 |
1921 | 288 |
1922 | 293 |
1923 | 279 |
1924 | 291 |
1925 | 280 |
1926 | 293 |
1927 | 261 |
1928 | 299 |
1929 | 282 |
1930 | 259 |
1931 | 255 |
1932 | 260 |
1933 | 241 |
1934 | 266 |
1935 | 255 |
1936 | 267 |
1937 | 289 |
1938 | 299 |
1939 | 319 |
1940 | 282 |
1941 | 279 |
1942 | 273 |
1943 | 282 |
1944 | 265 |
1945 | 256 |
1946 | 279 |
1947 | 311 |
1948 | 286 |
1949 | 273 |
1950 | 280 |
1951 | 296 |
1952 | 268 |
1953 | 263 |
1954 | 261 |
1955 | 268 |
1956 | 254 |
1957 | 260 |
1958 | 227 |
1959 | 219 |
1960 | 222 |
1961 | 196 |
1962 | 195 |
1963 | 187 |
1964 | 149 |
1965 | 127 |
1966 | 128 |
1967 | 98 |
1968 | 111 |
1969 | 120 |
1970 | 98 |
1971 | 114 |
1972 | 74 |
1973 | 61 |
1974 | 80 |
1975 | 81 |
1976 | 77 |
1977 | 72 |
1978 | 47 |
1979 | 73 |
1980 | 73 |
1981 | 68 |
1982 | 61 |
1983 | 51 |
1984 | 46 |
1985 | 51 |
1986 | 37 |
1987 | 37 |
1988 | 42 |
1989 | 47 |
1990 | 48 |
1991 | 34 |
1992 | 37 |
1993 | 39 |
1994 | 22 |
1995 | 28 |
1996 | 15 |
1997 | 23 |
1998 | 17 |
1999 | 18 |
2000 | 15 |
2001 | 19 |
2002 | 21 |
2003 | 18 |
2004 | 23 |
2005 | 27 |
2006 | 16 |
2007 | 16 |
2008 | 12 |
2009 | 11 |
2010 | 11 |
2011 | 16 |
2012 | 12 |
2013 | 14 |
2014 | 11 |
2015 | 17 |
2016 | 10 |
2017 | 5 |
2018 | 12 |
2019 | 15 |
2020 | 17 |
2021 | 9 |
2022 | 6 |
2023 | 15 |
2024 | 11 |