Jed
A diminutive of the male given name Jedidiah.
Every Jed since 1913 — 8,945 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jed
Jed is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,999 in 2025 with 76 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 8,945 American babies have been named Jed. Its peak came in 1978, when 282 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jed stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jed year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76 | #1,999 |
| 2024 | 78 | #1,989 |
| 2023 | 92 | #1,768 |
| 2022 | 72 | #2,089 |
| 2021 | 82 | #1,878 |
| 2020 | 96 | #1,666 |
| 2019 | 69 | #2,100 |
| 2018 | 56 | #2,368 |
| 2017 | 78 | #1,875 |
| 2016 | 64 | #2,153 |
| 2015 | 76 | #1,923 |
| 2014 | 76 | #1,912 |
| 2013 | 67 | #2,033 |
| 2012 | 63 | #2,145 |
| 2011 | 85 | #1,735 |
| 2010 | 59 | #2,223 |
| 2009 | 72 | #1,964 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2,220 |
| 2007 | 57 | #2,290 |
| 2006 | 70 | #1,931 |
| 2005 | 79 | #1,697 |
| 2004 | 65 | #1,897 |
| 2003 | 92 | #1,433 |
| 2002 | 71 | #1,669 |
| 2001 | 80 | #1,519 |
| 2000 | 70 | #1,658 |
| 1995 | 83 | #1,291 |
| 1990 | 94 | #1,106 |
| 1985 | 145 | #733 |
| 1980 | 217 | #584 |
| 1975 | 214 | #551 |
| 1970 | 112 | #780 |
| 1965 | 66 | #914 |
| 1960 | 140 | #663 |
| 1955 | 136 | #640 |
| 1950 | 53 | #952 |
| 1945 | 21 | #1,470 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,245 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,456 |
| 1930 | 13 | #2,237 |
| 1925 | 11 | #2,667 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,076 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,099 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Jed
- Jed Allan Actor · 1935–2019
- Jed Brophy Actor · b. 1963
- Jed Steer Soccer player · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jed mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Jedidiah.
How popular is the name Jed in 2025?
Jed ranked #1,999 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 76 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jed?
8,945 babies have been named Jed in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jed most popular?
Jed peaked in 1978, when 282 newborns received the name.
Is Jed a boy or girl name?
Jed is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jed rising or falling?
Jed is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jed?
Well-known people named Jed include Jed Allan (actor), Jed Brophy (actor), Jed Steer (soccer player).