Boy nameCurrently #2,718 in the USSteady
Jedediah
4 syllablesPeak year: 19798 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jedediah'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.
Jedediah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jedediah |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 31 |
| 1974 | 26 |
| 1975 | 27 |
| 1976 | 56 |
| 1977 | 124 |
| 1978 | 193 |
| 1979 | 248 |
| 1980 | 206 |
| 1981 | 142 |
| 1982 | 116 |
| 1983 | 128 |
| 1984 | 96 |
| 1985 | 96 |
| 1986 | 76 |
| 1987 | 65 |
| 1988 | 67 |
| 1989 | 56 |
| 1990 | 47 |
| 1991 | 60 |
| 1992 | 48 |
| 1993 | 48 |
| 1994 | 48 |
| 1995 | 39 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 36 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 38 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 69 |
| 2014 | 76 |
| 2015 | 60 |
| 2016 | 64 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2018 | 49 |
| 2019 | 45 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 66 |
| 2022 | 51 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 48 |
Jedediah through the decades
- Jedediah peaked in 1979, when 248 babies were named Jedediah in the US.
- The 1980s were Jedediah's strongest decade, averaging 105 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jedediah has risen 37% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jedediah currently ranks #2,718 in the US and is holding steady.