Jebediah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Jebediah means 'beloved friend of God'.
Meaning of the Name Jebediah
Jebediah is a Hebrew name meaning 'beloved friend of God'. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yedidyah, which is a combination of the words 'yedid' meaning 'friend' and 'Yah' refering to 'God'. The name Jebediah has biblical origins and is rarely used in modern times.
Popularity of the Name Jebediah
The popularity for the name Jebediah peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 29 births, which ranked number 8,406 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Jebediah had the most male births in 2016 with 29, which ranked number 3,677 out of 14,199 male names. The number of births for the name Jebediah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 17 births, an increase of 54.55%. Among males, Jebediah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 17 births, an increase of 54.55%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jebediah
- 20 Year Trend of Jebediah: -5.56%
- 10 Year Trend of Jebediah: 54.55%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jebediah: 54.55%
Popularity of Jebediah by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Jebediah. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Jebediah in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Jebediah is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Jebediah
- Total Births of Jebediah: 18 (4.45%)
- Male Births of Jebediah: 18 (4.45%)
Given the upward trend of Jebediah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.45% increase in total births, for a total of 18 births in 2024. Male births for Jebediah have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 18 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.45%.