Ned
How to say it: NED · /ˈnɛd/
English medieval diminutive of Edward 'wealth-guard'; sturdy vintage nickname - long independent use.
Ned was the 8,379th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 8 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1890s, its births are down about 41% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #10,873 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #8,379 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 8 |
| Share of births | 1 in 414,417 |
| Peak decade | 1890s |
| Change over 10 years | −41% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #10,873 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Ned peaked in the 1890s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ned is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Ireland: #283.
Famous people named Ned
- Ned Zelic (born 1971)Australian association football player
- Ned Beatty (1937–2021)American actor
- Ned Luke (born 1958)American actor
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