Jed
Jed is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Beloved of the Lord (as a short form of Jedidiah).
Origin and history
Jed is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, traditionally derived as a short form of Jedidiah or Jedediah. It carries biblical roots but has long functioned as an independent, friendly short name in the United States. While never among the most common names, it maintains steady, moderate usage in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
8,945 babies in the United States have been named Jed since 1880. It ranks #1278 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1441.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.3 %)
- NY (15.3 %)
- UT (13.6 %)
- TX (7.6 %)
- PA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 44 |
| 1920-1930 | 68 |
| 1930-1940 | 139 |
| 1940-1950 | 299 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,084 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,065 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,950 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,579 |
| 1990-2000 | 812 |
| 2000-2010 | 716 |
| 2010-2019 | 693 |
| 2020-2029 | 496 |
Famous people named Jed
- Jed Lowrie: Baseball Player, Athlete
- Jed Rees: Actor
- Jed Whedon: Screenwriter, Producer
Fun facts
- Jed serves as the traditional nickname for Jedidiah, the name given to King Solomon by the prophet Nathan in the Old Testament.
- The name gained widespread cultural recognition through character figures like Jed Clampett in 'The Beverly Hillbillies'.