Jebidiah
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 112 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Jebidiah, you're looking at a name that fewer than 112 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The strong, devotional ending gives Jebidiah a stately quality that carries weight in formal contexts while staying approachable.
Jebidiah is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jebidiah is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Jedediah — from the Hebrew Yedidyah meaning 'beloved of God' or 'friend of God.' The Bible reveals that Solomon's other name was Jedidiah, given by the prophet Nathan.
Jebidiah has the frontier, old-world American quality of names like Hezekiah and Obadiah that were common in the 18th and 19th centuries. It carries profound biblical meaning — being called a friend of God is among the highest designations in scripture.
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In the American context, Jebidiah is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1978–2020). Its Hebrew roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 112 total births, Jebidiah exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jebidiah has 18+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1978.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 37 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 19 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 14 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 25 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 12 | — |
The Story of Jebidiah
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Jebidiah is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Jebidiah are most likely born between 2007 and 2020.
How rare is Jebidiah?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jebidiah is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1978, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 37 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Jebidiah by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(18 years, 1978–2020)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | #12927 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13027 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7824 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13096 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12934 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11373 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11378 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13249 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12245 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7175 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6146 |
| 1993 | 5 | #9371 |
| 1988 | 6 | #6787 |
| 1982 | 6 | #5973 |
| 1981 | 6 | #5823 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5192 |
| 1979 | 7 | #5080 |
| 1978 | 5 | #6237 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1978–2020