Name Profile
Ted
"Not available in SSA source data." — Unknown origin
BoyUnknown1 syllable
About Ted
Ted appears in U.S. Social Security baby-name records from 1880 through 2020. It does not appear in the 2024 top 1,000 list for boys, but it remains part of the official historical record. Across available SSA years, the name appears 75,213 times.
Quick Facts
GenderBoy
OriginUnknown
PronunciationTed
Syllables1
Nicknames for Ted
Ted is usually used as-is and doesn’t have a common shortened nickname.
Popularity in the U.S.
Ted is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys.. Parents often choose Ted for its clear pronunciation and classic style.
Ted had — births in .
Middle Name Ideas
- Ted James
- Ted Alexander
- Ted Reid
More Names Like Ted
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ted mean?
Ted means "Not available in SSA source data." and is commonly associated with Unknown roots.
Is Ted a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Yes. Ted is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys..
How is Ted pronounced?
A common pronunciation is Ted.