NAME PROFILE
Jedidiah
Jedidiah is a Hebrew name meaning 'beloved of the Lord.' It conveys a sense of divine favor and affection, often associated with warmth and kindness. This name has a rich historical resonance and evokes images of a compassionate leader or a person cherished by their community.
Key Stats
| Total births | 9,361 |
| Gender | Male (67% / 33%) |
| Peak year | 2017 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1975 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 25%TX — 23%NY — 20%OH — 16%WA — 15%
Notable People
Jedidiah Smith (Famous American frontiersman and explorer) · Jedidiah Jenkins (Author and adventurer) · Jedidiah Morrell (Notable 19th-century politician) · Jedidiah Purdy (Legal scholar and author) · Jedidiah B. Moore (American politician)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JedJedi
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