Cedric Boy

Popularity: #730 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SED-rik //ˈsɛdrɪk//

Origin: Old English; Celtic

Meaning: Old English: 'bounty'; Celtic: 'warrior'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Cedric is believed to have originated from the Old English name "Cerdic," which is thought to derive from the Proto-Germanic elements "*kaurdiz," meaning "kindly" or "loved," and "*wīc," meaning "settlement" or "dwelling." The name was first recorded in the 6th century, associated with Cerdic of Wessex, a legendary figure and founder of the Kingdom of Wessex in southern England. The name was later adapted into the form Cedric by Sir Walter Scott in his 1819 novel "Ivanhoe," where it was used for a noble character, thus popularizing it in the English-speaking world.

Historically, the name Cedric has been linked to various figures in literature and history. The aforementioned Cerdic is a significant figure in early English history, and the name has been associated with nobility and leadership.

The use of Cedric in Scott's work marked a revival of interest in Anglo-Saxon culture and history during the 19th century, a time when romanticized views of the medieval past were prevalent. The character Cedric in "Ivanhoe" is depicted as a Saxon nobleman, which further solidified the name's association with themes of chivalry and heritage.

Culturally, Cedric has resonated through various adaptations in literature and media, often embodying traits of honor and nobility. The name's connection to the Anglo-Saxon period has lent it a sense of historical gravitas, making it a symbol of English identity.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Ced or Ceddy have emerged, though they are less commonly noted in historical texts. Overall, the name Cedric encapsulates a blend of linguistic heritage, historical significance, and cultural resonance, reflecting its roots in early English history and its evolution through literature.

Famous people named Cedric

In this section, you will find notable people named Cedric. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Cedric who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Cedric who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Cedric the Entertainer is a comedian and actor best known for The Original Kings of Comedy, Barbershop, and The Neighborhood.

Cedric Diggory is a fictional character best known for being a student at Hogwarts and a Triwizard Tournament champion in the Harry Potter series.

Cedric Bixler-Zavala is a musician best known for being the lead vocalist of the bands At the Drive-In and The Mars Volta.

Cedric Gibbons was an art director best known for his work on The Wizard of Oz, Ben-Hur, and A Streetcar Named Desire.

Cedric Ceballos is a former professional basketball player best known for his time with the Phoenix Suns and winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

Fictional characters named Cedric

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Cedric Diggory is a fictional character from the book series Harry Potter. He is a Hufflepuff student at Hogwarts and a competitor in the Triwizard Tournament.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Cedric, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Cedric. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cedric was first seen in the United States in 1890.

Cedric has ranked as high as #494 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and California.

In the past 5 years the name Cedric has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Cedric is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Cedric was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Cedric.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 209 209 0
2024 245 245 0
2023 209 209 0
2022 236 236 0
2021 208 208 0
2020 222 222 0
2019 209 209 0
2018 216 216 0
2017 211 211 0
2016 237 237 0
2015 261 261 0
2014 293 293 0
2013 268 268 0
2012 302 302 0
2011 300 300 0
2010 317 317 0
2009 340 340 0
2008 374 374 0
2007 429 429 0
2006 416 416 0
2005 382 382 0
2004 384 384 0
2003 425 425 0
2002 481 481 0
2001 520 520 0
2000 512 512 0
1999 476 476 0
1998 552 552 0
1997 573 573 0
1996 592 592 0
1995 573 573 0
1994 548 548 0
1993 589 589 0
1992 554 554 0
1991 598 598 0
1990 612 612 0
1989 648 643 5
1988 647 642 5
1987 688 679 9
1986 717 706 11
1985 849 843 6
1984 892 885 7
1983 813 804 9
1982 987 977 10
1981 916 909 7
1980 914 909 5
1979 837 827 10
1978 807 793 14
1977 914 903 11
1976 875 861 14
1975 884 871 13
1974 912 903 9
1973 893 883 10
1972 912 896 16
1971 872 860 12
1970 892 879 13
1969 715 701 14
1968 694 689 5
1967 725 717 8
1966 733 726 7
1965 707 700 7
1964 749 742 7
1963 695 695 0
1962 693 693 0
1961 647 639 8
1960 541 533 8
1959 520 520 0
1958 406 406 0
1957 407 401 6
1956 287 280 7
1955 254 254 0
1954 224 224 0
1953 206 206 0
1952 156 156 0
1951 154 154 0
1950 133 133 0
1949 96 96 0
1948 68 68 0
1947 73 73 0
1946 70 65 5
1945 54 54 0
1944 48 48 0
1943 60 60 0
1942 53 53 0
1941 64 64 0
1940 45 45 0
1939 47 47 0
1938 35 35 0
1937 55 55 0
1936 43 43 0
1935 41 41 0
1934 41 41 0
1933 38 38 0
1932 29 29 0
1931 44 44 0
1930 55 55 0
1929 45 45 0
1928 35 35 0
1927 51 51 0
1926 42 42 0
1925 34 34 0
1924 42 42 0
1923 32 32 0
1922 42 42 0
1921 59 59 0
1920 58 58 0
1919 50 50 0
1918 55 55 0
1917 40 40 0
1916 39 39 0
1915 57 57 0
1914 51 51 0
1913 44 44 0
1912 37 37 0
1911 17 17 0
1910 5 5 0
1909 13 13 0
1908 13 13 0
1907 7 7 0
1906 8 8 0
1905 5 5 0
1904 8 8 0
1903 7 7 0
1899 5 5 0
1897 8 8 0
1896 7 7 0
1895 5 5 0
1893 9 9 0
1890 5 5 0

Top States for Cedric (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 22
11%
TX 18
9%
OH 16
8%
NC 11
6%
CO 10
5%
PA 10
5%
FL 10
5%
NY 9
5%
WA 8
4%
MA 8
4%
GA 7
4%
IL 7
4%
IN 6
3%
LA 6
3%
AR 6
3%
TN 6
3%
MS 5
3%
AL 5
3%
MD 5
3%
MI 5
3%
CT 5
3%
MO 5
3%
VA 5
3%