Jedd
Every Jedd since 1953 — 900 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jedd
Jedd is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,542 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 900 American babies have been named Jedd. Its peak came in 1983, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jedd stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jedd year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,542 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,149 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,780 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,990 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,652 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,128 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,238 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,648 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,828 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,356 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,392 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,818 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,792 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,804 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,196 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,865 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,244 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,834 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,258 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,847 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,955 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,458 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,297 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,879 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,611 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,942 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,382 |
| 1985 | 16 | #3,010 |
| 1980 | 22 | #2,312 |
| 1975 | 21 | #2,166 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,164 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,703 |
| 1960 | 17 | #2,008 |
| 1955 | 8 | #3,086 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jedd in 2025?
Jedd ranked #8,542 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jedd?
900 babies have been named Jedd in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jedd most popular?
Jedd peaked in 1983, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Jedd a boy or girl name?
Jedd is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jedd rising or falling?
Jedd is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.