Ned is a distinctive choice, ranked #857 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ned in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#857
About the Name Ned
Ned has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 178 places in five years. It was most popular in 2003 at #360 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Ned is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ned
Unlikely. With around 37 UK babies named Ned per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ned in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Ned has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 178 places in the last five years. Its peak was #360 in 2003. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Ned is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Ned does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Neds in the wild.
37
UK babies named Ned (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 178 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ned
Likely around 1 other Ned in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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