Find out how popular the first name Jebadiah has been for the last 40 years (from 1977 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jebadiah by gender

Based on the last 40 years of data, Jebadiah is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jebadiah.

The history of the first name Jebadiah

The name Jebadiah has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is a variant spelling of the biblical name Obadiah, which means "servant of God" or "worshiper of Yahweh." The name Jebadiah likely emerged as an Anglicized version of Obadiah during the medieval or early modern period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jebadiah can be found in the Old Testament book of Obadiah, which is attributed to the prophet Obadiah. Although the exact dates are uncertain, scholars generally believe Obadiah lived during the 6th or 5th century BCE. The name Jebadiah, however, did not appear in written records until much later.

The first known historical figure with the name Jebadiah was Jebadiah Morse, an American geographer and minister born in 1761. He is best known for his work "The American Geography," which was one of the first comprehensive geographies of the United States. Another notable Jebadiah was Jebadiah Spencer, an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1793 to 1799.

In the 19th century, Jebadiah Strutt, an English inventor and engineer, made significant contributions to the development of the cotton industry. He was born in 1726 and is credited with inventing the Derby Rib Machine, which revolutionized the production of ribbed stockings. Jebadiah Stevens, born in 1792, was an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey.

One of the most famous individuals with the name Jebadiah was Jebadiah Crittenden, an American politician and lawyer born in 1786. He served as the 16th Governor of Kentucky and later as the United States Attorney General under Presidents William Henry Harrison and John Tyler. Crittenden played a crucial role in attempting to avert the American Civil War through his efforts to promote compromise and national unity.

While the name Jebadiah has Biblical roots and a rich history, it has become less common in modern times. However, its unique spelling and connection to the Hebrew tradition have endured, making it a distinctive and meaningful name choice for parents seeking a name with historical and cultural significance.

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