How Many People Are Named Ted?

75,386

people in the United States are named Ted

1 in 4,443 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#841

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0225%

Of US population

Peak Year

1958

1,748 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: TED
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Short form of EDWARD or THEODORE. A famous bearer was the American baseball player Ted Williams (1918-2002), who was born as Theodore.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.4%
Male
99.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 73.2 years old

Young (<30) 2,367
3.1%
Adult (30–60) 16,171
21.5%
Senior (>60) 56,848
75.4%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 7,221
Ohio 5,133
Illinois 4,445
Texas 4,052
Michigan 3,840
New York 3,105
North Carolina 2,766
Pennsylvania 2,649
Indiana 2,551
Missouri 1,907

💡 Fun Facts About "Ted"

  • 43 babies were named Ted in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1958
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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