Ted
A boys’ name of Old English origin, meaning wealthy protector; short for Theodore.
Babies a year
176
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#262
176 babies · down from #232
In 2025, 176 babies in England and Wales were named Ted. In the US, 56 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold. Its US peak was 1,741 in 1958.
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