Boy
Ned
wealthy guardian
About Ned
There's something wonderfully approachable about Ned that makes it perfect for today's world. This friendly name suggests someone who puts others at ease, who builds connections naturally and maintains them authentically. A boy named Ned grows up understanding that true success comes from genuine relationships and honest effort. He's likely to be the kind of person who remembers names, keeps promises, and shows up when needed.
Ned represents the best of traditional values in a contemporary package. It's warm without being overly familiar, classic without feeling dated. Sometimes the best choice is the one that feels like coming home.
Popularity of the Name Ned
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #289 | ||
| 1881 | #406 | ||
| 1882 | #303 | ||
| 1883 | #304 | ||
| 1884 | #367 | ||
| 1885 | #340 | ||
| 1886 | #293 | ||
| 1887 | #318 | ||
| 1888 | #340 | ||
| 1889 | #334 | ||
| 1890 | #240 | ||
| 1891 | #337 | ||
| 1892 | #382 | ||
| 1893 | #299 | ||
| 1894 | #273 | ||
| 1895 | #293 | ||
| 1896 | #327 | ||
| 1897 | #350 | ||
| 1898 | #327 | ||
| 1899 | #284 | ||
| 1900 | #310 | ||
| 1901 | #404 | ||
| 1902 | #351 | ||
| 1903 | #426 | ||
| 1904 | #292 | ||
| 1905 | #419 | ||
| 1906 | #383 | ||
| 1907 | #291 | ||
| 1908 | #352 | ||
| 1909 | #351 | ||
| 1910 | #392 | ||
| 1911 | #342 | ||
| 1912 | #369 | ||
| 1913 | #337 | ||
| 1914 | #351 | ||
| 1915 | #334 | ||
| 1916 | #358 | ||
| 1917 | #325 | ||
| 1918 | #327 | ||
| 1919 | #343 | ||
| 1920 | #350 | ||
| 1921 | #355 | ||
| 1922 | #346 | ||
| 1923 | #353 | ||
| 1924 | #345 | ||
| 1925 | #353 | ||
| 1926 | #340 | ||
| 1927 | #361 | ||
| 1928 | #324 | ||
| 1929 | #329 | ||
| 1930 | #354 | ||
| 1931 | #343 | ||
| 1932 | #341 | ||
| 1933 | #348 | ||
| 1934 | #334 | ||
| 1935 | #346 | ||
| 1936 | #336 | ||
| 1937 | #318 | ||
| 1938 | #319 | ||
| 1939 | #312 | ||
| 1940 | #339 | ||
| 1941 | #347 | ||
| 1942 | #368 | ||
| 1943 | #367 | ||
| 1944 | #371 | ||
| 1945 | #376 | ||
| 1946 | #391 | ||
| 1947 | #390 | ||
| 1948 | #403 | ||
| 1949 | #405 | ||
| 1950 | #403 | ||
| 1951 | #395 | ||
| 1952 | #424 | ||
| 1953 | #438 | ||
| 1954 | #446 | ||
| 1955 | #453 | ||
| 1956 | #474 | ||
| 1957 | #485 | ||
| 1958 | #512 | ||
| 1959 | #532 | ||
| 1960 | #531 | ||
| 1961 | #561 | ||
| 1962 | #565 | ||
| 1963 | #581 | ||
| 1964 | #639 | ||
| 1965 | #659 | ||
| 1966 | #655 | ||
| 1967 | #748 | ||
| 1968 | #715 | ||
| 1969 | #717 | ||
| 1970 | #822 | ||
| 1971 | #770 | ||
| 1972 | #934 | ||
| 1974 | #909 | ||
| 1975 | #914 | ||
| 1976 | #955 | ||
| 1998 | #919 | ||
| 1999 | #976 | #432 | |
| 2000 | #600 | ||
| 2001 | #708 | #396 | |
| 2002 | #675 | ||
| 2003 | #391 | #364 | |
| 2004 | #473 | #593 | |
| 2005 | #390 | #503 | |
| 2006 | #425 | ||
| 2007 | #463 | #400 | |
| 2008 | #501 | #403 | |
| 2009 | #686 | #381 | |
| 2010 | #564 | #480 | |
| 2011 | #594 | #479 | |
| 2012 | #568 | #448 | |
| 2013 | #609 | #469 | |
| 2014 | #625 | #498 | |
| 2015 | #620 | #446 | |
| 2016 | #614 | #478 | |
| 2017 | #600 | #409 | |
| 2018 | #541 | #202 | |
| 2019 | #582 | #207 | |
| 2020 | #738 | #214 | |
| 2021 | #641 | #198 | |
| 2022 | #609 | #237 | |
| 2023 | #778 | #224 | |
| 2024 | #936 | #245 | |
| 2025 | #790 | #273 | |
| 1989 | #349 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland
Variations of Name Ned
Names Similar to Ned
Nicknames for Ned
- Neddy
- Eddie
- Ted
- Teddy
