Jed
boy name#1992 in 2025Jed entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #483 in 1978, ranks #1992 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1913–2025
#1992
rank today
#483
peak (1978)
76
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3072 |
| 1920s | #3209 |
| 1930s | #1995 |
| 1940s | #1420 |
| 1950s | #731 |
| 1960s | #767 |
| 1970s | #602 |
| 1980s | #731 |
| 1990s | #1322 |
| 2000s | #1819 |
| 2010s | #2036 |
| 2020s | #1892 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jed has been most popular in TX, TN, OH.
Living bearers
About 7,800 people named Jed are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jed alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jed in 2025?
- Jed ranks #1992 among US boy names in 2025, with 76 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jed most popular?
- Jed peaked in 1978, reaching #483 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jed with classmates?
- Jed will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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