Total births
1,261
Boys' name · since 1923
Tedd
1,261 babies named Tedd in U.S. Social Security records since 1923, with the highest year being 1963. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,261
- total births
- 1923–2015
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Tedd is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 1,261 have been recorded since 1923.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tedd has been recorded 1,261 times among boys since 1923, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1923 to 2015.
- 1,261 total births
- 1923–2015 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,261 boys have been named Tedd since 1923, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2015.
- 1,261
- total births
- 1923–2015
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Tedd was born in this single decade.
1963
Single peak year
53 babies were named Tedd in 1963 - its busiest year on record.
Tedd's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tedd's SSA record in two at 1966 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1936, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1963 peak of 53, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tedd at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1963
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1923
Tedd popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1923–2015
- Peak year (1963)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 93 years of records
Tedd by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Tedd's strongest decade.
393 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Tedd births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 7
1920s
7 births
- 1930s 46
1930s
46 births
- 1940s 153
1940s
153 births
- 1950s
1950s
288 births
- 1960s
1960s
393 births
- 1970s
1970s
196 births
- 1980s 119
1980s
119 births
- 1990s 42
1990s
42 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 393 births (31% of all-time use).
How Tedd compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Tedd's total volume
Tedd vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tedd by state
Where Tedd concentrates geographically, total births since 1923
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 39 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 25 | 2.0% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 24 | 1.9% |
| #4 | New York | | 17 | 1.3% |
| #5 | California | | 16 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 7 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Washington | | 5 | 0.4% |
Ohio share of Tedd's total US births 3.1%
Even split
39 of 1,261 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tedd? ▼
Since 1923, Social Security records show 1,261 babies named Tedd. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1963, with 53 births.
When was Tedd most popular? ▼
Tedd was most popular in the 1960s decade with 393 total births. The single peak year was 1963.
Where is Tedd most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tedd are Ohio (39 births), Minnesota (25 births), Pennsylvania (24 births).
How long has the name Tedd been used? ▼
Tedd has been recorded in Social Security data since 1923, spanning 93 years of data through 2015.
What names are similar to Tedd? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ted, Teddy, Teddie, Tedrick, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tedd's data
- Tedd's decade-level peak was the 1960s (393 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Tedds (39 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tedd
Nearby Names Like Tedd
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tedd
Ted Boy
#2874 75,160 births
Teddy Boy
#893 33,627 births
Teddie Boy
#12402 1,458 births
Tedrick Boy
#9132 750 births
Tedric Boy
247 births
Compare Tedd side by side: Tedd vs Ted Tedd vs Teddy Tedd vs Teddie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1923–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tedd: Baby Name Since 1923 - 1,261 Births, Peak 1963." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tedd. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tedd draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.