Jed Name Popularity and Statistics
Jed is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Jed?
Jed is spelled J-E-D. The name has 3 letters.
Jed Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,992
Recorded Births76
- Boys usage fell 7 places to #1,992 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Jed Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 76 | #1,992 |
| 2024 | Boys | 78 | #1,985 |
| 2023 | Boys | 92 | #1,765 |
| 2022 | Boys | 72 | #2,083 |
| 2021 | Boys | 82 | #1,870 |
| 2020 | Boys | 96 | #1,655 |
| 2019 | Boys | 69 | #2,081 |
| 2018 | Boys | 56 | #2,355 |
| 2017 | Boys | 78 | #1,871 |
| 2016 | Boys | 64 | #2,145 |
| 2015 | Boys | 76 | #1,910 |
| 2014 | Boys | 76 | #1,907 |
| 2013 | Boys | 67 | #2,021 |
| 2012 | Boys | 63 | #2,132 |
| 2011 | Boys | 85 | #1,730 |
| 2010 | Boys | 59 | #2,212 |
| 2009 | Boys | 72 | #1,959 |
| 2008 | Boys | 60 | #2,207 |
| 2007 | Boys | 57 | #2,281 |
| 2006 | Boys | 70 | #1,919 |
| 2005 | Boys | 79 | #1,691 |
| 2004 | Boys | 65 | #1,880 |
| 2003 | Boys | 92 | #1,430 |
| 2002 | Boys | 71 | #1,660 |
When Was Jed Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1978 · Boys
282 recorded births
National rank #483
1977 · Boys
240 recorded births
National rank #537
1974 · Boys
235 recorded births
National rank #514
1981 · Boys
227 recorded births
National rank #567
Where Jed Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TN | #777 | 8 |
| WI | #785 | 5 |
| OH | #1,111 | 6 |
| FL | #1,625 | 6 |