Masculine dossier · first seen 1970
Jedediah
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1979
Peak births
248
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
1970Peak 19792025
Quick answers about Jedediah
How many people are named Jedediah?
An estimated 3,190 living Americans are named Jedediah.
How rare is Jedediah?
Jedediah is very rare among babies today, with 45 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 81.9% from its 1979 peak.
How old is the typical Jedediah?
The median age of a living American named Jedediah is approximately 38 years, with most bearers falling between 16 and 46 years old.
Is Jedediah still popular?
Yes. Jedediah is holding steady, with 45 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Peak year
1979
Decline from peak
81.9%
2025
45
All-time
3,298