Jed
Meaning
short form of Jedidiah, "beloved of the Lord"
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Jed peaked in the 1970s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
38 people · the #80,303 first name in Brazil · median age 40
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Jed
People given the name Jed in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1960 to 2009. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Jed deep dive
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