Jebediah
Jebediah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Beloved of the Lord.
Origin and history
Jebediah is a male given name derived from the Hebrew name Jedidiah, meaning 'beloved of the Lord'. Although rare in historical records compared to Jedidiah, it gained usage in early American history and remains an uncommon choice in the United States today. Recent birth records show it maintains a small but steady presence.
Popularity in the United States
760 babies in the United States have been named Jebediah since 1880. It ranks #3916 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1803.
States where it is most popular
- CA (50 %)
- FL (50 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 109 |
| 1980-1990 | 105 |
| 1990-2000 | 69 |
| 2000-2010 | 156 |
| 2010-2019 | 197 |
| 2020-2029 | 124 |
Nicknames
Jeb
Fun facts
- Jebediah developed primarily in English-speaking regions as a phonetic spelling variant of the biblical Jedidiah.
- The name was used for Jebediah Springfield, the fictional historic founder of the town in the animated series The Simpsons.