Cedar Unisex

Popularity: #754 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSEE-dar / /ˈsiː.dər/

English; Native American

Meaning

English: tree name; Native American: strong and enduring

Historical & Cultural Background

Cedar is derived from the name of the cedar tree, which is known for its durability and aromatic wood. In various Native American cultures, cedar holds significant spiritual and medicinal value. The name has gained popularity in modern times as a nature-inspired name for boys.

Trend Summary

Cedar has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a unique and nature-inspired name.

Similar Names

CyrusCadenZanderJasperDorianKieranLandonSilas

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Sibling Suggestions

SageRiverAshRowanBriar

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cedar was first seen in the United States in 1972. Cedar has ranked as high as #1205 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Washington, Oregon, Utah, and Colorado. In the past 5 years the name Cedar has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Cedar (2024)

StateBirthsShare
WA 13
14%
OR 12
13%
CA 11
12%
UT 8
8%
NY 8
8%
TN 8
8%
ID 7
7%
MI 7
7%
TX 6
6%
VA 5
5%
MT 5
5%
NC 5
5%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19726
19736
19747
19756
197613
197719
19788
197910
198011
19819
19828
19835
198410
19855
19865
198712
19887
198913
19906
19919
199210
19939
199412
199510
199619
199719
199826
199923
200019
200139
200224
200327
200427
200526
200648
200747
200841
200941
201050
201158
201262
201369
201475
2015110
2016134
2017135
2018145
2019161
2020158
2021153
2022188
2023154
2024170