Ted
boy name#3181 in 2025Ted entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #144 in 1935, ranks #3181 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3181
rank today
#144
peak (1935)
37
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #514 |
| 1890s | #395 |
| 1900s | #196 |
| 1910s | #230 |
| 1920s | #203 |
| 1930s | #148 |
| 1940s | #159 |
| 1950s | #183 |
| 1960s | #201 |
| 1970s | #342 |
| 1980s | #505 |
| 1990s | #898 |
| 2000s | #1782 |
| 2010s | #2228 |
| 2020s | #3046 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ted has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 41,000 people named Ted are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ted alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 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 ranks #3181 among US boy names in 2025, with 37 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ted most popular?
- Ted peaked in 1935, reaching #144 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ted with classmates?
- Ted will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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