Ted Name Meaning & Origin
/ted/Ted is most likely a name of American origin.
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Name Origin
Ted is a diminutive form of the English given names Theodore and Edward, commonly used in English-speaking countries. It originated as a nickname and has been popular in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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American (English) 60% -
British (English) 30% -
Canadian (English) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Ted
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 37 boys in the US were named Ted.
Growth of the name Ted in the US (SSA Data):
Ted Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 11
People with this name tend to be: Intuitive, spiritual and illuminating (Master Number).
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.