Jedediah
boy name#2798 in 2025Jedediah entered the US charts in 1970, peaked at #542 in 1979, ranks #2798 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1970–2025
#2798
rank today
#542
peak (1979)
45
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #1784 |
| 1980s | #973 |
| 1990s | #2090 |
| 2000s | #3567 |
| 2010s | #2563 |
| 2020s | #2607 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jedediah has been most popular in CA, TX, TN.
Living bearers
About 3,200 people named Jedediah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jedediah alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jedediah in 2025?
- Jedediah ranks #2798 among US boy names in 2025, with 45 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jedediah most popular?
- Jedediah peaked in 1979, reaching #542 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jedediah with classmates?
- Jedediah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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