Rising since 1991, #874 for boys today.
Popularity of Jedidiah since 1971
Babies named Jedidiah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 507 |
| 1980s | 1,399 |
| 1990s | 1,152 |
| 2000s | 1,464 |
| 2010s | 2,977 |
| 2020s | 1,817 |
Meaning & origin
Jedidiah is a biblical name that has seen modest but steady use in the United States since the 1970s. First recorded in 1971, it has gradually risen in popularity, with a notable upward trend starting around 1991. Its peak year came in 2020, and in 2025 it ranked 874th with a frequency of roughly 1 in 6,234 boys. The name is most popular in states like Alaska, Idaho, and Mississippi. Its strong biblical roots and the accessible nickname Jed have contributed to its enduring appeal among families seeking a traditional yet distinctive name.
From the Hebrew Yedidyah, meaning 'beloved of the Lord.' In the Bible, Jedidiah was the name given to Solomon by the prophet Nathan as a sign of God's favor. It has been in occasional use among English-speaking Christians since the Protestant Reformation.
Where Jedidiah is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jed, Jeddy, Diah
Sibling names for Jedidiah
Names that share Jedidiah's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Abigail, Hannah, Leah, Naomi, Rachel, Jerusha, Mahala, Huldah, Prescilla, Zilpha, Amisadai
Brothers: Benjamin, Caleb, Josiah, Micah, Samuel, Simeon, Benaiah, Eben, Ebenezer, Gamaliel, Heber, Zephaniah, Adonijah, Jahdiel, Jeremia, Kemuel, Phinehas, Uzziel, Zebediah, Zedekiah, Hezzie, Jahzeel, Nahshon, Obediah, Hazaiah, Hezakiah, Limuel, Zebulan
