Yadid
A masculine Hebrew name meaning "beloved" or "friend".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Yadid. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yadid today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yadid births was 2006 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yadid. 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 Yadid. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2006
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#12,305
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Yadid: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yadid 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 Yadid 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 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yadid
The name Yadid is derived from the Hebrew language and has its origins in ancient Semitic cultures of the Middle East. It is believed to be a variation of the Hebrew word "yadid," which means "beloved" or "friend." The earliest known usage of this name dates back to biblical times, appearing in the Old Testament as a reference to God's beloved people.
During the biblical era, the name Yadid was likely used as a term of endearment or affection, reflecting the close relationship between God and His people. It was not uncommon for Hebrew names to carry symbolic meanings that conveyed important values or ideals within the Judaic faith.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Yadid was Yadid ben Yosef, a Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century CE. He was born in Spain and is renowned for his contributions to the study of Jewish law and ethics.
Another notable figure was Yadid Halevi, a renowned Hebrew poet and philosopher who lived in Spain during the 12th century CE. He is best known for his poetic works that explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
In the 13th century CE, Yadid ibn Shāhīn was a prominent Jewish physician and philosopher who lived in Egypt. He wrote extensively on medical topics and is considered an important figure in the history of Islamic and Jewish medicine.
During the 15th century CE, Yadid Alfakhar was a renowned Jewish scholar and writer who lived in Spain. He authored several works on Jewish law and philosophy, and his writings played a significant role in the intellectual discourse of his time.
In more recent history, Yadid Ben-Aharon was an Israeli author and journalist who lived in the 20th century (1920-2008). He was known for his writings on Israeli culture and society, and his works shed light on the experiences of Jewish immigrants in the newly formed state of Israel.
While the name Yadid has biblical roots and historical significance within Jewish and Hebrew culture, it has also gained popularity in modern times as a given name across various communities and cultures around the world.
People
Yadid + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yadid as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yadid: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yadid?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yadid 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Yadid a common name?
We classify Yadid as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yadid most popular?
The single biggest year for Yadid was 2006, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yadid 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 Yadid in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yadid a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yadid 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 Yadid still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yadid 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 Yadid 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 Yadid?
See how many Americans are named Yadid on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.