Jedric
A masculine name of Slavic origin meaning "prosperous ruler" or "mighty lord".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jedric. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jedric today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jedric births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jedric. 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 Jedric. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#11,563
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Jedric: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jedric 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 Jedric during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jedric
The name Jedric has its origins in the Old English language, deriving from the Germanic roots "ged" and "ric," meaning "fortunate" and "powerful" or "ruler," respectively. It was a popular name among the Anglo-Saxons during the early medieval period, particularly in the regions of modern-day England and parts of northern Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jedric can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of a great survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions several individuals bearing the name, indicating its widespread use among the English nobility and landowners of the time.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Jedric of Tewkesbury, a Benedictine monk and scholar, made significant contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts and the advancement of learning. His lifework spanned from approximately 1130 to 1195, and he is remembered for his dedication to copying and studying classical texts.
During the 13th century, a prominent English knight named Sir Jedric de Vere fought valiantly in the Crusades, earning recognition for his bravery and skill on the battlefield. Historical accounts place him among the ranks of King Richard I's forces during the Third Crusade, which took place between 1189 and 1192.
In the 15th century, a German artist and engraver known as Jedric Grün (c. 1470-1536) achieved renown for his intricate woodcut prints, which often depicted religious scenes and moral allegories. His artwork is considered a significant contribution to the Northern Renaissance and the development of printmaking techniques.
Another notable bearer of the name was Jedric Plantagenet (1492-1551), a member of the English royal family during the Tudor period. Though not a direct heir to the throne, he served as a courtier and diplomat under King Henry VIII and is recorded in various historical documents and correspondences from that era.
While the name Jedric has fallen out of common usage in modern times, its rich historical roots and associations with nobility, scholarship, and artistic achievement make it a unique and distinctive choice for those seeking a name with a strong cultural heritage.
People
Jedric + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jedric as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Jedric: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jedric?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jedric 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jedric a common name?
We classify Jedric as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jedric most popular?
The single biggest year for Jedric was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jedric is about 19 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 Jedric in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jedric a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jedric 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 Jedric still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jedric 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 Jedric 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 people share the name Jedric?
Find out how many people have the name Jedric on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.