Masculine dossier · first seen 1913

Jed

Stable Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1978
Peak births
282
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X

Quick answers about Jed

How many people are named Jed?

An estimated 7,609 living Americans are named Jed.

How rare is Jed?

Jed is uncommon among babies today, with 76 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 73% from its 1978 peak.

How old is the typical Jed?

The median age of a living American named Jed is approximately 45 years, with most bearers falling between 27 and 54 years old.

Is Jed still popular?

Yes. Jed is holding steady, with 76 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.

Where is Jed most common?

Jed has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appears 16.6× more often than the national baseline.

1913Peak 19782025
peak 1978 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year
1978
Decline from peak
73%
2025
76
All-time
8,945