Boy nameCurrently #1,985 in the USRising
Jed
//ˈdʒɛd//
1 syllablePeak year: 19783 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jed's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Jed's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jed |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Jed through the decades
- Jed peaked in 1978, when 281 babies were named Jed in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jed has risen 11% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jed currently ranks #1,985 in the US and is on the rise.