Ted
Ted: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /tɛd/
Meaning and origin of Ted
- A nickname for the male given names Edward, Theodore, Thaddeus, and Edmund.
Etymology
Shortened form of Edward, Theodore, Thaddeus or Edmund.
How popular is Ted?
Since 1880, 264 girls and 75,160 boys in the U.S. have been named Ted (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2200 in 1905. Its highest rank for boys was #144 in 1935. In 2025, 37 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Ted
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Ted
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Ted FAQ
What does the name Ted mean?
A nickname for the male given names Edward, Theodore, Thaddeus, and Edmund. Shortened form of Edward, Theodore, Thaddeus or Edmund.
How popular is the name Ted?
Since 1880, 264 girls and 75,160 boys in the U.S. have been named Ted (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2200 in 1905. Its highest rank for boys was #144 in 1935. In 2025, 37 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ted a boy or girl name?
Ted is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 264 girls and 75,160 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.