Jedidiah
boy name#874 in 2025Jedidiah entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #625 in 1979, ranks #874 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1971–2025
#874
rank today
#625
peak (1979)
274
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #2285 |
| 1980s | #769 |
| 1990s | #1051 |
| 2000s | #1120 |
| 2010s | #784 |
| 2020s | #813 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jedidiah has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 9,100 people named Jedidiah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jedidiah alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jedidiah in 2025?
- Jedidiah ranks #874 among US boy names in 2025, with 274 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jedidiah most popular?
- Jedidiah peaked in 1979, reaching #625 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jedidiah with classmates?
- Jedidiah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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