NAME PROFILE
Jed
Jed is a short form of the Hebrew name Jedediah, meaning 'beloved of the Lord.' It conveys a sense of warmth, reliability, and trustworthiness, often associated with a friendly and approachable personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 8,945 |
| Gender | Male (49% / 51%) |
| Peak year | 1978 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1918 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 25%CA — 23%UT — 21%TX — 18%PA — 13%
Notable People
Jed Clampett (Character from *The Beverly Hillbillies*) · Jedediah Smith (Famous American frontiersman) · Jed Hoyer (Baseball executive) · Jed Bartlet (Character from *The West Wing*) · Jed McCaleb (Co-founder of Ripple)
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