Name meaning & stats
Ted
Ted means “wealth + guard” (Old English origin). 53,034 US babies since 1940, peak 1958. Notable Teds are 1.7× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
“wealth + guard”
Old EnglishForm of Edward
In US birth records
Peak year: 1958
53,034 US babies were named Ted between 1940 and 2025.
Where Teds end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.7× | High · 63 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.2× | High · 36 people |
| Writer | 1.2× | High · 26 people |
| Musician | 1.1× | Medium · 21 people |
Among notable men who are politicians, Teds show up 1.7× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Ted has a surprise career: 1.4×
Spelling family
Ted is the main spelling
- Ted 98%
- Tedd 2%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1958)