Ned
Pronunciation: [ n-EHD ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ned first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 6,059 babies have been named Ned in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ned is past its peak , currently ranked #7,675 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,675
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Persian origin
"wealthy, possessing good"
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Germanic origin
"boar strength, hardy"
#7,799 in US
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About the Name Ned
Ned is a boy name .
Is Ned a boy or girl name? Ned is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,675 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,768. Ned is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ned is currently ranked #7,675 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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