Jd
Jd is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Initial combination, often representing names beginning with J and D.
Origin and history
Jd is a modern American name typically derived from the initialized contraction of two given names, such as John David or James Daniel. It functions as a standalone given name or informal acronym. In the United States, it remains a rare and unconventional legal first name, though widely recognized as a familiar diminutive.
Popularity in the United States
1,419 babies in the United States have been named Jd since 1880. It ranks #3300 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1830.
States where it is most popular
- TX (53.4 %)
- CA (32 %)
- AR (4.9 %)
- GA (4.9 %)
- OK (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 38 |
| 1920-1930 | 123 |
| 1930-1940 | 43 |
| 1940-1950 | 30 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 80 |
| 1970-1980 | 152 |
| 1980-1990 | 223 |
| 1990-2000 | 206 |
| 2000-2010 | 254 |
| 2010-2019 | 173 |
| 2020-2029 | 97 |
Fun facts
- Jd belongs to a modern trend of turning informal letter-based nicknames into official legal first names.
- Initial combinations like J.D. have been popularized by prominent figures and fictional characters, such as author J.D. Salinger and J.D. Dorian from the television show Scrubs.