Cedric
Cedric is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Bounty, beloved, or chief; literary invention based on Old English Cerdic.
Origin and history
Cedric is a masculine given name popularized by Sir Walter Scott in his 1819 novel Ivanhoe, likely derived from a misreading or variation of the Old English name Cerdic. It has been continuously used in the United States since the late 19th century, maintaining a steady presence as a classic and distinctive name.
Popularity in the United States
42,104 babies in the United States have been named Cedric since 1880. It ranks #557 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #925.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.4 %)
- GA (8.5 %)
- AL (7.7 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- CA (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 39 |
| 1900-1910 | 61 |
| 1910-1920 | 395 |
| 1920-1930 | 440 |
| 1930-1940 | 428 |
| 1940-1950 | 626 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,734 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,835 |
| 1970-1980 | 8,676 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,997 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,667 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,263 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,614 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,329 |
Famous people named Cedric
- Cedric the Entertainer: Comedian, Actor
- Cedric Yarbrough: Actor, Comedian
- Cedric Maxwell: Basketball Player, Broadcaster
Nicknames
Ced, Ceddie
Fun facts
- Sir Walter Scott invented or popularized the modern spelling Cedric for a character in his famous 1819 novel Ivanhoe.
- Etymologists believe Scott accidentally altered the ancient Anglo-Saxon name Cerdic, associated with early Wessex kings.