Ted
girl nameTed entered the US charts in 1905, peaked at #1931 in 1905, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1905–2025
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rank today
#1931
peak (1905)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1931 |
| 1910s | #3107 |
| 1920s | #3360 |
| 1930s | #3530 |
| 1940s | #4261 |
| 1950s | #5806 |
| 1960s | #6233 |
| 1970s | #7456 |
| 1980s | #9095 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ted are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Ted alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ted in 2025?
- Ted is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ted most popular?
- Ted peaked in 1905, reaching #1931 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ted with classmates?
- Ted will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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