Jedadiah
Every Jedadiah since 1977 — 537 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jedadiah
Jedadiah is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1977, 537 American babies have been named Jedadiah. Its peak came in 1979, when 41 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 Jedadiah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jedadiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #13,034 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,137 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,100 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10,019 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #12,987 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,195 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,469 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,382 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7,968 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,729 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,063 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,089 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,657 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,386 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,712 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,483 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,878 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,179 |
| 1995 | 21 | #3,243 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,088 |
| 1985 | 20 | #2,547 |
| 1980 | 40 | #1,530 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jedadiah in 2025?
Jedadiah did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jedadiah?
537 babies have been named Jedadiah in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jedadiah most popular?
Jedadiah peaked in 1979, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Jedadiah a boy or girl name?
Jedadiah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jedadiah rising or falling?
Jedadiah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.