Jed Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Jed means 'beloved of God' or 'friend of God'.
Meaning of the Name Jed
Jed is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'beloved of God' or 'friend of God'. It is derived from the name Jedidiah, which was a biblical name given to King Solomon by the prophet Nathan. Jed is a short and simple name that carries a strong and positive meaning.
Popularity of the Name Jed
The popularity for the name Jed peaked in popularity in the year 1978 with 281 births, which ranked number 1,092 out of 16,628 unique names for that year. Jed had the most male births in 1978 with 281, which ranked number 485 out of 6,763 male names. The number of births for the name Jed has increased over the last ten years from 63 births to 72 births, an increase of 14.29%. Among males, Jed has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 63 births to 72 births, an increase of 14.29%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jed
- 20 Year Trend of Jed: 1.41%
- 10 Year Trend of Jed: 14.29%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jed: 14.29%
Popularity of Jed by State
For males, Jed was most popular in Southwestern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jed. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH | 5 | 1277 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jed
- Total Births of Jed: 73 (1.34%)
- Male Births of Jed: 73 (1.34%)
Given the upward trend of Jed over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.34% increase in total births, for a total of 73 births in 2024. Male births for Jed have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 73 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.34%.