Jedediah
A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
Every Jedediah since 1970 — 3,298 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jedediah
Jedediah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,818 in 2025 with 45 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 3,298 American babies have been named Jedediah. Its peak came in 1979, when 248 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Jedediah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jedediah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | #2,818 |
| 2024 | 48 | #2,728 |
| 2023 | 44 | #2,865 |
| 2022 | 51 | #2,633 |
| 2021 | 66 | #2,162 |
| 2020 | 51 | #2,524 |
| 2019 | 45 | #2,781 |
| 2018 | 49 | #2,593 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2,918 |
| 2016 | 64 | #2,154 |
| 2015 | 60 | #2,244 |
| 2014 | 76 | #1,913 |
| 2013 | 69 | #2,000 |
| 2012 | 42 | #2,847 |
| 2011 | 31 | #3,470 |
| 2010 | 41 | #2,892 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,657 |
| 2008 | 28 | #3,781 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3,832 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,591 |
| 2005 | 25 | #3,767 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3,792 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2,648 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3,052 |
| 2001 | 26 | #3,362 |
| 2000 | 35 | #2,649 |
| 1995 | 39 | #2,118 |
| 1990 | 47 | #1,714 |
| 1985 | 96 | #930 |
| 1980 | 206 | #608 |
| 1975 | 27 | #1,810 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,387 |
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Famous people named Jedediah
- Jedediah Smith Explorer · 1799–1831
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jedediah mean?
A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
How popular is the name Jedediah in 2025?
Jedediah ranked #2,818 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 45 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jedediah?
3,298 babies have been named Jedediah in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jedediah most popular?
Jedediah peaked in 1979, when 248 newborns received the name.
Is Jedediah a boy or girl name?
Jedediah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jedediah rising or falling?
Jedediah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jedediah?
Well-known people named Jedediah include Jedediah Smith (explorer).