Tedd
Tedd is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Gift of God (via Theodore) or wealthy protector (via Edward).
Origin and history
Tedd is a rare spelling variant of Ted, which originated as a short form of Theodore or Edward. The name derives from Greek elements meaning 'gift of God' via Theodore, or Old English elements meaning 'rich guard' via Edward. In the United States, Tedd saw moderate usage in the mid-20th century but is rarely used today.
Popularity in the United States
1,261 babies in the United States have been named Tedd since 1880. It ranks #3437 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OH (27.3 %)
- MN (17.5 %)
- PA (16.8 %)
- NY (11.9 %)
- CA (11.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 7 |
| 1930-1940 | 46 |
| 1940-1950 | 153 |
| 1950-1960 | 288 |
| 1960-1970 | 393 |
| 1970-1980 | 196 |
| 1980-1990 | 119 |
| 1990-2000 | 42 |
| 2000-2010 | 12 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Tedd
- Tedd Pierce: Animator, Screenwriter
- Tedd Webb: Radio Host
Fun facts
- Tedd adds a second 'd' to the more common three-letter diminutive Ted.
- The name experienced most of its U.S. usage during the mid-20th century before declining in popularity.