Jed
Boy name · #1997 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Jed? In official American birth records, Jed has been tracked continuously since 1913, giving it 112 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 76 baby boys were named Jed, placing it at #1997 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1910, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 23,684 boys born in 2025 was named Jed.
The 112-year story
Jed first appears in the Social Security records in 1913, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1978, when 282 boys were named Jed — good for #483 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Jed per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Jed against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Jed in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Jed is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Jed will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jed is most common
State-level data for Jed is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Jed
Statistically, parents drawn to Jed tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Josh, Judd, Chad, Reggie, and Jamin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jed | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76 | #1992 |
| 2024 | 78 | #1985 |
| 2023 | 92 | #1765 |
| 2022 | 72 | #2083 |
| 2021 | 82 | #1870 |
| 2020 | 96 | #1655 |
| 2019 | 69 | #2081 |
| 2018 | 56 | #2355 |
| 2017 | 78 | #1871 |
| 2016 | 64 | #2145 |
| 2015 | 76 | #1910 |
| 2014 | 76 | #1907 |
| 2013 | 67 | #2021 |
| 2012 | 63 | #2132 |
| 2011 | 85 | #1730 |
| 2010 | 59 | #2212 |
| 2009 | 72 | #1959 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2207 |
| 2007 | 57 | #2281 |
| 2006 | 70 | #1919 |
| 2005 | 79 | #1691 |
| 2004 | 65 | #1880 |
| 2003 | 92 | #1430 |
| 2002 | 71 | #1660 |
| 2001 | 80 | #1514 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Jed?
In official American birth records, the name Jed first appeared in 1913 (over 112 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 112 years.
Is Jed a popular boy name?
Jed ranked #1997 among boys in 2025 with 76 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1910.
When was the name Jed most popular?
Jed peaked in 1978, when 282 American boys received the name (ranked #483 that year). Since 1978 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jed?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 23,684 newborn American boys was named Jed. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.