Jedediah
Meaning
variant of Jedidiah, traditionally 'beloved of God'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Jedediah peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Jedediah
Most people given the name Jedediah in the United States were born between 1980 and 2019. The Jedediah you meet today is most often in his 30s or 40s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Jedediah deep dive
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