Jedediah
- Pronunciation
- [Je-de-di-ah]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Variant Of Jedidiah Beloved Of Jehovah.
- Origin
- Hebrew
Jedediah Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,253 baby boys have been named Jedediah. The name peaked in 1979 with 248 US births that year (rank #542). In 2024, ranked #2718 nationally — 2,176 places below its 1979 peak.
Top States for Jedediah
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Jedediah births are: California (394), Utah (172), Texas (90).
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8-Letter Names Starting with J
Names with Jedediah's exact length and starting letter: Jaakkina, Jabulela, Jacinthe, Jackleen, Jacklynn.
Quick Facts About Jedediah
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jedadiah | Variant Of Jedidiah Beloved Of Jehovah. | Male | Hebrew |
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Compare Jedediah to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Jedediah against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).