Kedrick Boy

Popularity: #933 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KED-rik //ˈkɛdrɪk//

Origin: English; Welsh

Meaning: English: son of the keeper of the keys; Welsh: descendant of Cadric

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kedrick has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements 'cyda', meaning 'royal' or 'ruler', and 'ric', which translates to 'power' or 'rule'. The combination of these elements suggests a meaning akin to 'royal power' or 'ruler of the people'.

The name evolved through various forms, with early instances appearing as Cedric in the 19th century, popularized by Sir Walter Scott in his novel "Ivanhoe" (1819). This literary reference helped to cement the name's place in English-speaking cultures, transitioning from its Old English origins to a more modern usage in the 20th century.

Historically, the name Kedrick, while not as widely documented as some other names, can be associated with the broader tradition of names derived from noble or leadership qualities. The Old English roots reflect a time when names were often chosen to convey strength and authority.

The name Cedric, as introduced by Scott, was likely inspired by earlier forms and contributed to the name's adaptation in various cultures, including its eventual transformation into Kedrick. Culturally, names like Kedrick resonate with themes of leadership and nobility, reflecting a long-standing tradition in many societies to bestow names that signify strength and authority.

The name's association with the concept of rulership has allowed it to endure through the centuries, appealing to those who value its historical significance. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Ked can be seen as informal adaptations that maintain the essence of the original name while providing a more familiar or affectionate alternative.

Famous people named Kedrick

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Kedrick Lamar is a rapper best known for good kid, m.A.A.d city, To Pimp a Butterfly, and DAMN.!

Kedrick Brown is a former professional basketball player best known for playing in the NBA with the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Kedrick, 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 Kedrick. 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 Kedrick was first seen in the United States in 1927.

Kedrick has ranked as high as #2485 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Georgia, and North Carolina.

In the past 5 years the name Kedrick has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kedrick 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 Kedrick 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 Kedrick.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 5 5
2024 12 12
2023 14 14
2022 11 11
2021 9 9
2020 14 14
2019 16 16
2018 12 12
2017 16 16
2016 23 23
2015 20 20
2014 14 14
2013 30 30
2012 23 23
2011 28 28
2010 36 36
2009 25 25
2008 35 35
2007 38 38
2006 45 45
2005 37 37
2004 39 39
2003 44 44
2002 40 40
2001 49 49
2000 43 43
1999 48 48
1998 55 55
1997 44 44
1996 52 52
1995 45 45
1994 38 38
1993 51 51
1992 51 51
1991 44 44
1990 40 40
1989 58 58
1988 45 45
1987 33 33
1986 48 48
1985 47 47
1984 45 45
1983 42 42
1982 54 54
1981 54 54
1980 52 52
1979 62 62
1978 71 71
1977 44 44
1976 37 37
1975 54 54
1974 39 39
1973 40 40
1972 23 23
1971 22 22
1970 22 22
1969 13 13
1968 11 11
1967 11 11
1966 13 13
1965 5 5
1964 5 5
1963 10 10
1961 8 8
1960 6 6
1959 11 11
1957 6 6
1956 5 5
1954 5 5
1953 5 5
1952 7 7
1949 5 5
1946 7 7
1939 7 7
1927 6 6

Top States for Kedrick (2016)

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
TN 5
50%
TX 5
50%