Ned
boy name#8910 in 2025Ned entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #237 in 1890, ranks #8910 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#8910
rank today
#237
peak (1890)
8
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #323 |
| 1890s | #308 |
| 1900s | #352 |
| 1910s | #347 |
| 1920s | #345 |
| 1930s | #335 |
| 1940s | #376 |
| 1950s | #457 |
| 1960s | #635 |
| 1970s | #968 |
| 1980s | #1417 |
| 1990s | #2905 |
| 2000s | #4937 |
| 2010s | #6977 |
| 2020s | #7726 |
Living bearers
About 6,800 people named Ned are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ned alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ned in 2025?
- Ned ranks #8910 among US boy names in 2025, with 8 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ned most popular?
- Ned peaked in 1890, reaching #237 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ned with classmates?
- Ned will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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