Sedric
Sedric is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Bounty, loved, or chieftain.
Origin and history
Sedric is a spelling variation of Cedric, a name invented or popularized by Sir Walter Scott in his 1819 novel Ivanhoe. Scott likely based it on the ancient Brythonic name Cerdic. In the United States, Sedric remains a rare masculine given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,505 babies in the United States have been named Sedric since 1880. It ranks #3233 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1877.
States where it is most popular
- TX (39.5 %)
- MS (22.1 %)
- LA (17.4 %)
- GA (9.5 %)
- TN (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 12 |
| 1950-1960 | 39 |
| 1960-1970 | 161 |
| 1970-1980 | 356 |
| 1980-1990 | 303 |
| 1990-2000 | 275 |
| 2000-2010 | 191 |
| 2010-2019 | 103 |
| 2020-2029 | 50 |
Nicknames
Sed, Rick
Fun facts
- The modern name Sedric derives from Cedric, which was popularized by Sir Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe.
- Sedric uses an initial 'S' instead of the traditional 'C', offering a phonetic spelling.