Kedric
Kedric is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bounty, kindly, or loved; historically related to the name Cedric.
Origin and history
Kedric is an English masculine name, largely recognized as a modern variant of Cedric. The name Cedric was popularized by Sir Walter Scott in his 1819 novel Ivanhoe, likely based on the Old English name Cedd or the Celtic name Cerdic. In the United States, Kedric remains a rare choice, with fewer than 1,000 recorded male births since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
960 babies in the United States have been named Kedric since 1880. It ranks #3720 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1900.
States where it is most popular
- TX (52.1 %)
- LA (30.2 %)
- AL (17.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 15 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 17 |
| 1960-1970 | 50 |
| 1970-1980 | 167 |
| 1980-1990 | 217 |
| 1990-2000 | 216 |
| 2000-2010 | 150 |
| 2010-2019 | 101 |
| 2020-2029 | 27 |
Nicknames
Ked, Rick
Fun facts
- Kedric derives from Cedric, a name invented or popularized by Sir Walter Scott in his 1819 novel Ivanhoe.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys in the United States have been given the exact name Kedric since 1880.