Jedd
A masculine diminutive of Jedidiah, an Old Testament name meaning "beloved of God."
Name Census estimates that about 842 living Americans carry the first name Jedd. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jedd today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jedd births was 1983 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jedd. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
842
~ 1 in 407,072 Americans
Peak year
1983
26 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,123
Tracked since 1953
Popularity
Jedd: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jedd from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 165 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Jedd remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jedd by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jedd during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jedds live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Utah, New York recorded the most babies named Jedd, while Pennsylvania, New York, Utah recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jedd
The given name Jedd originates from the Arabic language and is a variation of the name Jad, which means "fortunate" or "lucky." The name has its roots in the Middle Eastern region and can be traced back to ancient times.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Jedd can be found in medieval Arabic literature, where it was occasionally used as a character name. However, its usage was not widespread during that period, and it remained a relatively uncommon name.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Jedd. One such person was Jedd Al-Sham, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in Damascus during the 11th century. His poetic works were highly regarded and contributed to the literary tradition of the region.
In the 17th century, Jedd Ibn Khalid was a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian from the Arabian Peninsula. He authored several influential works on Islamic jurisprudence and theology, which were widely studied in the region.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Jedd Al-Najdi was a Saudi Arabian military leader and tribal chief who played a significant role in the region's conflicts and power struggles. He was known for his strategic acumen and leadership skills.
A more contemporary example is Jedd Clampett, a fictional character from the popular American television series "The Beverly Hillbillies," which aired in the 1960s. Portrayed as the patriarch of the Clampett family, Jedd was a comical figure who struck it rich after discovering oil on his land, leading his family to relocate to Beverly Hills.
While the name Jedd has never been widely popular, it has maintained a presence throughout history, primarily in the Middle Eastern and Islamic cultural spheres. Its meaning and association with fortune and luck have contributed to its enduring appeal as a unique and distinctive name choice.
People
Jedd + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jedd as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jedd: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jedd?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 842 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jedd going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 407,072 US residents.
Is Jedd a common name?
We classify Jedd as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 891 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jedd most popular?
The single biggest year for Jedd was 1983, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jedd is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jedd a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jedd in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.