Cedric
- US rank
- #1,051
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #230 in 1974
209 babies were named Cedric in the US in 2025. It has dropped 82 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1890–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Cedric you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 8,170 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cedric, 209 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cedric would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCedric first shows up in US birth records in 1890, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 135 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1974, when it ranked #230. Today it's #1,051, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowCedric was 2.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 3,836 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 8,170.
- TrendCedric has slipped 82 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,051. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedCedric is most popular in Iowa, where it ranks #493, followed by Wisconsin (#678) and Indiana (#711). It's in the top 1,000 in 9 states.
About the name Cedric
Cedric is a boy name of Celtic and English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ric”. US birth records list Cedric for boys from 1890 to 2025, in 129 of those 136 years. Its best year was 1974, when it ranked #230 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,051, with 209 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 34 | 29,053 boys |
| 1900s | 43 | 23,245 boys |
| 1910s | 61 | 16,388 boys |
| 1920s | 40 | 25,000 boys |
| 1930s | 40 | 24,704 boys |
| 1940s | 42 | 23,844 boys |
| 1950s | 133 | 7,535 boys |
| 1960s | 358 | 2,791 boys |
| 1970s | 527 | 1,897 boys |
| 1980s | 435 | 2,297 boys |
| 1990s | 291 | 3,437 boys |
| 2000s | 214 | 4,673 boys |
| 2010s | 139 | 7,209 boys |
| 2020s | 128 | 7,797 boys |
Other spellings of Cedric
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Cedric
What is the origin of the name Cedric?
Cedric has Celtic, English roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Cedric a boy or girl name?
Cedric is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cedric?
Cedric ranked #1,051 for US boys in 2025, given to 209 babies. Its best year was 1974 (#230).