Cedrick
Cedrick is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Bounty, kindly, or loved; possibly connected to the ancient Saxon leader Cerdic.
Origin and history
Cedrick is a variant of Cedric, a name invented or popularized by Sir Walter Scott in his 1819 novel Ivanhoe, likely based on the ancient British name Cerdic. It has maintained moderate, steady usage in the United States over the past century. Today, it offers a traditional literary feel with a distinct spelling.
Popularity in the United States
6,342 babies in the United States have been named Cedrick since 1880. It ranks #1518 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1697.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.8 %)
- FL (16.5 %)
- GA (11.1 %)
- MS (8.5 %)
- AL (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 113 |
| 1960-1970 | 455 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,375 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,579 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,237 |
| 2000-2010 | 839 |
| 2010-2019 | 514 |
| 2020-2029 | 230 |
Famous people named Cedrick
- Cedrick Hardman: Football Player
- Cedrick Wilson Jr.: Football Player
Nicknames
Ced, Rick, Ricky
Fun facts
- The primary form Cedric was coined by Sir Walter Scott for a character in the 1819 novel Ivanhoe.
- The addition of the 'k' at the end gives Cedrick a more modernized and firm phonetic ending.