Jedidiah

Jedidiah is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 310 boys in the United States.

Jedidiah at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jedidiah

Jedidiah belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jedidiah first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #627 in 1979, and in 2024 310 babies received the name — 9,035 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jedidiah in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#627 in 1979
Peak year
2017
Babies named Jedidiah in 2024
310
Total since 1880
9,035

Jedidiah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#929 in 2023
Babies named Jedidiah in 2025
26
Total since 1996
408

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jedidiah mean?

The meaning of Jedidiah is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jedidiah a boy or girl name?

Jedidiah is a boy name. In 2024, 310 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jedidiah?

Jedidiah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jedidiah?

Jedidiah first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #627 in 1979, and 310 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].