Holding steady.
Popularity of Tedi since 1942
Babies named Tedi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 111 |
| 1960s | 95 |
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 99 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Tedi is a rarely used name in the United States, first recorded in 1942. It reached its peak year in 1958, but has since maintained a stable but low level of usage. The name is most often given to girls, though its unisex potential exists. As of 2025, Tedi does not appear in national popularity rankings, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. Its top states of use are not recorded, indicating it is distributed sparsely across the country.
Tedi is a relatively modern name, likely a diminutive or variant of Teddy, which itself is a pet form of Edward or Theodora. It may also be a respelling of the nickname Teddi. The name has been in occasional use in the United States since at least the 1940s, with a peak in 1958.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Tedi
Names that share Tedi's style, for a brother or sister.
