Jedidiah
Jedidiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Beloved of Yahweh or beloved of the Lord.
Origin and history
Jedidiah is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning beloved of the Lord. In the Old Testament, it was the blessing name given to King Solomon by the prophet Nathan. In the United States, it remains a traditional choice with steady, moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
9,316 babies in the United States have been named Jedidiah since 1880. It ranks #1249 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #774.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.2 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
- FL (5 %)
- OH (4.1 %)
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 | 507 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,399 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,152 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,464 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,977 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,817 |
Famous people named Jedidiah
- Jedidiah Smith: Explorer, Frontiersman
- Jedidiah Goodacre: Actor
Nicknames
Jed, Jedd, Diah
Fun facts
- In 2 Samuel 12:25, the prophet Nathan bestows the name Jedidiah upon Solomon as a sign of divine favor.
- The short form Jed gained distinct popularity in American culture independently through historical figures and television characters.