Jedidiah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jedidiah is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jedidiah?
Jedidiah is spelled J-E-D-I-D-I-A-H. The name has 8 letters.
Jedidiah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- “Beloved of the Lord” in Hebrew.
- Origin
- Jedidiah is a Hebrew name that appears in biblical contexts.
- Pronunciation
- JEH-dih-DYE-uh · 4 syllables
Jedidiah Popularity in 2025
Rank#14,942
Recorded Births5
Rank#874
Recorded Births274
- Girls usage fell 1,489 places to #14,942 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2020.
- Boys usage fell 74 places to #874 and recorded 40 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.
What Does the Name Jedidiah Mean?
“Beloved of the Lord” in Hebrew.
Origin: Jedidiah is a Hebrew name that appears in biblical contexts.
How Do You Pronounce Jedidiah?
PronunciationJEH-dih-DYE-uh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Jedidiah?
- History
- The name Jedidiah is recorded in the Hebrew Bible and was given to Solomon by the prophet Nathan as a symbolic name.
Jedidiah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 5 | #14,942 |
| 2025 | Boys | 274 | #874 |
| 2024 | Boys | 314 | #800 |
| 2023 | Boys | 268 | #874 |
| 2022 | Boys | 314 | #802 |
| 2021 | Boys | 303 | #807 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 344 | #722 |
| 2019 | Boys | 335 | #725 |
| 2018 | Girls | 6 | #13,793 |
| 2018 | Boys | 348 | #695 |
| 2017 | Boys | 362 | #687 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 327 | #744 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 343 | #719 |
| 2014 | Boys | 300 | #776 |
| 2013 | Boys | 245 | #867 |
| 2012 | Boys | 238 | #880 |
| 2011 | Boys | 238 | #877 |
| 2010 | Boys | 241 | #872 |
| 2009 | Girls | 5 | #17,294 |
| 2009 | Boys | 194 | #1,011 |
| 2008 | Girls | 7 | #13,832 |
When Was Jedidiah 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.
2017 · Boys
362 recorded births
National rank #687
2018 · Boys
348 recorded births
National rank #695
2020 · Boys
344 recorded births
National rank #722
2015 · Boys
343 recorded births
National rank #719
Where Jedidiah 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #165 | 5 |
| ID | #332 | 7 |
| MS | #522 | 5 |
| NC | #591 | 16 |
| OR | #604 | 5 |
| OK | #621 | 6 |
| KY | #625 | 6 |
| MD | #702 | 6 |