Jedediah
Jedediah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Beloved of the Lord.
Origin and history
Jedediah is a traditional biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning beloved of the Lord. In the Old Testament, it was the name given to King Solomon by God through the prophet Nathan. While historically uncommon in the United States, it has maintained a steady presence as a distinctive vintage choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,298 babies in the United States have been named Jedediah since 1880. It ranks #2237 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1622.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.1 %)
- UT (14.1 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
- OR (5.4 %)
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 | 736 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,048 |
| 1990-2000 | 417 |
| 2000-2010 | 274 |
| 2010-2019 | 518 |
| 2020-2029 | 305 |
Famous people named Jedediah
- Jedediah Smith: Explorer, Frontiersman
- Jedediah Bila: Television Host, Author
Nicknames
Jed, Jedd
Fun facts
- In the Second Book of Samuel, the prophet Nathan gave King Solomon the special name Jedediah at God's request.
- The name was commonly borne by early American leaders and pioneer figures, including Jedediah Smith.