Ned is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #735 in 2025 with 47 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 88 births ranking #389. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 370.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 5,786 boys born was named Ned. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.