Nedved
A Czech surname derived from the word "nedvěd" meaning bear.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Nedved. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nedved today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nedved births was 2006 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nedved. 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 Nedved. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2006
8 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#9,312
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Nedved: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nedved 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 Nedved 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 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Geography
Where Nedveds live
Origin
Meaning and history of Nedved
The name Nedved is of Slavic origin, derived from the Old Czech word "nedvěd," which means "bear." This name likely emerged during the early medieval period in the regions of modern-day Czech Republic and Slovakia.
In ancient Slavic folklore, the bear was often revered as a powerful and sacred animal, representing strength, courage, and a connection with nature. It's possible that the name Nedved was initially given to individuals who possessed traits associated with bears or those who had a close affinity with these animals.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nedved can be found in the 13th century Bohemian chronicles, where it was mentioned as the name of a prominent noble family. This suggests that the name had already gained recognition and prestige among the aristocratic circles of the time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nedved. One of the most famous was Pavel Nedvěd, a Czech professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in 1972, he represented his national team and played for various European clubs, including Lazio, Juventus, and Czech club Sparta Prague.
Another prominent figure with the name Nedved was Václav Nedvěd, a Czech writer and journalist who lived from 1888 to 1947. He is best known for his works exploring the social and political issues of his time, as well as his contributions to Czech literature.
In the 19th century, Antonín Nedvěd was a renowned Czech painter and lithographer. Born in 1826, his works often depicted scenes from everyday life and landscapes, capturing the essence of Czech culture and traditions.
During the 16th century, there was a notable figure named Jan Nedvěd, who served as a mayor of the city of Prague. His tenure was marked by significant urban development and improvements to the city's infrastructure.
While the name Nedved has its roots in the Czech and Slovak regions, it has also been adopted and used in other Slavic countries over time. However, its historical significance and connections to ancient Slavic folklore and culture remain strongly tied to its Czech and Slovak origins.
People
Nedved + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nedved as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nedved: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nedved?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nedved 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Nedved a common name?
We classify Nedved as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nedved most popular?
The single biggest year for Nedved was 2006, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nedved is about 20 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 Nedved in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nedved a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nedved 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 Nedved still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nedved 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 Nedved 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 Nedved?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.