Sedrick
Sedrick is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bounty, beloved, or chieftain.
Origin and history
Sedrick is a masculine name considered a modern spelling variant of Cedric. The name Cedric was popularized by Sir Walter Scott in his 1819 novel Ivanhoe, likely based on the ancient English name Cerdic. In the United States, Sedrick saw moderate use in the late 20th century and remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
3,511 babies in the United States have been named Sedrick since 1880. It ranks #2158 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1867.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.7 %)
- FL (14.1 %)
- MS (11.6 %)
- LA (11 %)
- GA (10.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 17 |
| 1950-1960 | 86 |
| 1960-1970 | 290 |
| 1970-1980 | 974 |
| 1980-1990 | 779 |
| 1990-2000 | 614 |
| 2000-2010 | 455 |
| 2010-2019 | 231 |
| 2020-2029 | 60 |
Famous people named Sedrick
- Sedrick Huckaby: Painter, Artist
- Sedrick Ellis: Athlete, Football player
- Sedrick Shaw: Athlete, Football player
Nicknames
Sed, Rick, Ricky
Fun facts
- The parent name Cedric was created or popularized by Sir Walter Scott for a character in the 1819 novel Ivanhoe.
- It is closely associated with Cerdic, the traditional founder of the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Wessex.