Kedrick
Kedrick is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Gifted ruler, powerful chief, or modern variant of Cedric.
Origin and history
Kedrick is a masculine name of English origin, likely derived as a variant of Kedric or Cedric, or formed from Old English elements meaning 'gifted ruler' or 'chief'. It has remained a rare given name in the United States, with a steady but modest history of use. Parents often choose it as an uncommon alternative to names like Kendrick or Cedric.
Popularity in the United States
2,184 babies in the United States have been named Kedrick since 1880. It ranks #2764 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1862.
States where it is most popular
- LA (42.1 %)
- TX (35.2 %)
- MS (6.4 %)
- GA (4.2 %)
- AL (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 7 |
| 1940-1950 | 12 |
| 1950-1960 | 39 |
| 1960-1970 | 82 |
| 1970-1980 | 414 |
| 1980-1990 | 478 |
| 1990-2000 | 468 |
| 2000-2010 | 395 |
| 2010-2019 | 218 |
| 2020-2029 | 65 |
Famous people named Kedrick
- Kedrick Brown: Basketball player
Nicknames
Ked, Rick, Ricky
Fun facts
- Kedrick shares phonetic qualities with both Kendrick and Cedric, giving it a familiar feel despite its relative rarity.
- Fewer than 2,500 boys have been given the name Kedrick in the United States since 1880, keeping it consistently unique.