Jedikiah
A masculine name of possible Hebrew origin with an uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Jedikiah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jedikiah today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jedikiah births was 2019 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jedikiah. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jedikiah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2019
8 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2019 SSA rank
#9,244
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Jedikiah: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jedikiah 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 Jedikiah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jedikiah
The name Jedikiah is a relatively rare given name with roots that can be traced back to ancient Hebrew. It is derived from the Hebrew words "yada" meaning "to know" and "Yahweh" which is the name of the God of Israel. The combination of these two words suggests that the name Jedikiah means "one who knows God" or "God's knowledge."
In terms of its origins, the name Jedikiah likely emerged during the biblical times when the Hebrew language was widely spoken in the region of ancient Israel. While it does not appear directly in the biblical texts or other religious scriptures, the name follows the traditional pattern of Hebrew names that often incorporated references to God or divine attributes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jedikiah can be found in historical records from the 17th century. Jedikiah Morse (1761-1826) was an American Congregational minister and geographer who is considered the father of American geography. He was known for his influential works, such as "The American Universal Geography" and "The Elements of Geography."
Another notable figure with the name Jedikiah was Jedikiah Strutt (1726-1797), an English inventor and entrepreneur from Derbyshire, England. He is credited with developing the ribbing machine, which revolutionized the production of ribbed stockings in the textile industry.
In the realm of literature, Jedikiah Oxenbridge (1608-1674) was an English Puritan minister and author who wrote several religious treatises and sermons during the 17th century. His most notable work was "A Double Watch-Word, or, The Duty of Watching and Watching with Christ."
Moving forward in time, Jedikiah Buxton (1786-1857) was a British businessman and philanthropist from Norfolk, England. He was a prominent advocate for the abolition of slavery and was actively involved in various humanitarian causes during his lifetime.
Lastly, Jedikiah Isbell (1843-1921) was an American soldier who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He fought in several major battles, including the Battle of Shiloh and the Siege of Vicksburg, and was later awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery and valor on the battlefield.
While the name Jedikiah has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, these examples demonstrate its enduring presence across different cultures and time periods, often associated with individuals who made significant contributions in various fields.
People
Jedikiah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jedikiah 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
Jedikiah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jedikiah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jedikiah 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Jedikiah a common name?
We classify Jedikiah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jedikiah most popular?
The single biggest year for Jedikiah was 2019, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jedikiah is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jedikiah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jedikiah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jedikiah 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.
Is Jedikiah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jedikiah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jedikiah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Jedikiah?
Find out how many people share the name Jedikiah on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.