Jed Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jed is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'beloved of the Lord.' It evolved from Jeddiah and has been used in the biblical context. The name has a straightforward charm and has gained popularity in the 20th century. It is perceived as friendly and approachable, with notable fictional characters bearing the name.
The name Jed is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jed has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jed' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3471st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1880th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 724th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 651st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 901st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1812th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1976th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Jed' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jed"
Pronunciation
/dʒɛd/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Jed is a short form of Jeddiah, which means 'beloved of the Lord' in Hebrew. Jeddiah is found in the Old Testament as a name given to King Solomon.
Meaning
beloved of the Lord
Language Evolution
Yed, Jeddiah, Jed
Biblical Background
The name is associated with Jeddiah, a biblical figure.
Historical Usage
Jed gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a simple and strong name.
Variants & Derivatives
Jedd, Jeddiah
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jed is perceived as a friendly and down-to-earth name, often associated with rustic charm.
Famous People
Jed Bartlet (fictional character from The West Wing), Jed Clampett (character from The Beverly Hillbillies)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jed"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jed"
"Jed" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3471st of 7545 | 89 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1880th of 6773 | 274 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 724th of 7552 | 1,939 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 651st of 10718 | 2,563 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 901st of 16616 | 1,954 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1812th of 24088 | 1,144 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1976th of 23106 | 906 |
Regional Popularity of "Jed" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
64.20% 999th/1556 |
- |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
28.29% 630th/2227 |
23.17% 563rd/2430 |
40.48% 1155th/2853 |
23.21% 644th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
20.43% 600th/2937 |
16.45% 573rd/3483 |
28.60% 1006th/3518 |
12.44% 503rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
25.07% 924th/3685 |
21.25% 951st/4475 |
25.63% 1331st/5194 |
12.82% 810th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
40.11% 1838th/4582 |
35.34% 1825th/5164 |
36.18% 2646th/7313 |
22.27% 1662nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
47.92% 1909th/3984 |
73.95% 3318th/4487 |
34.87% 2379th/6822 |
40.04% 2513th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jed" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jed"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jed" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.