One who knows or a practitioner of the Force
A modern name coined by George Lucas for the Star Wars franchise. It is likely derived from the Sanskrit word 'Jyoti' meaning light, or the Hebrew name 'Jedidiah', though its primary association is with the fictional order of mystical warriors.
About 10 boys were named Jedi in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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