Sedrick Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SED-rik //ˈsɛdrɪk//
Origin: English; Old English
Meaning: English: 'spear ruler'; Old English: 'spear' + 'power'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sedrick is believed to have originated from the Old English name "Cerdic," which is derived from the elements "cerd" meaning "sword" and "wic" meaning "farm" or "settlement." The name Cerdic is historically significant as it is associated with the founder of the Kingdom of Wessex, a prominent Anglo-Saxon kingdom in southern England, who is said to have lived in the 6th century. The name evolved through various forms, including the Latinized "Cedricus," before being adapted into the modern English form "Sedrick." The name gained further traction in the 19th century, particularly through literature, most notably in Sir Walter Scott's novel "Ivanhoe," published in 1820, where the character Cedric of Rotherwood is introduced, further popularizing the name in its various forms.
Throughout history, the name Sedrick and its variants have been associated with nobility and leadership, reflecting the historical significance of its roots. The character Cedric in "Ivanhoe" embodies the qualities of chivalry and honor, which resonated with the ideals of the time, contributing to the name's cultural resonance.
The name has been linked to themes of bravery and strength, likely due to its etymological roots related to warfare and settlement. In addition to its literary connections, the name Sedrick has been used in various cultural contexts, often symbolizing a strong and noble heritage.
While diminutive forms such as Ced or Ceddy may be informally used, Sedrick itself stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Anglo-Saxon names and their evolution through the centuries. The name's historical and cultural associations have allowed it to maintain a presence in the English-speaking world, reflecting a blend of linguistic heritage and narrative significance.
Famous people named Sedrick
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Sedrick Ellis is a former American football player best known for playing defensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints and the Chicago Bears.
Sedrick Hodge is a former American football linebacker best known for his time with the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sedrick was first seen in the United States in 1933.
Sedrick has ranked as high as #961 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Sedrick has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Sedrick 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 Sedrick was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Sedrick (2017)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
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 Sedrick.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2009 | 39 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2007 | 44 |
| 2006 | 43 |
| 2005 | 36 |
| 2004 | 45 |
| 2003 | 49 |
| 2002 | 44 |
| 2001 | 66 |
| 2000 | 46 |
| 1999 | 55 |
| 1998 | 63 |
| 1997 | 63 |
| 1996 | 63 |
| 1995 | 50 |
| 1994 | 60 |
| 1993 | 62 |
| 1992 | 64 |
| 1991 | 68 |
| 1990 | 66 |
| 1989 | 78 |
| 1988 | 57 |
| 1987 | 71 |
| 1986 | 69 |
| 1985 | 61 |
| 1984 | 65 |
| 1983 | 78 |
| 1982 | 110 |
| 1981 | 80 |
| 1980 | 110 |
| 1979 | 107 |
| 1978 | 100 |
| 1977 | 111 |
| 1976 | 129 |
| 1975 | 117 |
| 1974 | 106 |
| 1973 | 82 |
| 1972 | 90 |
| 1971 | 79 |
| 1970 | 53 |
| 1969 | 54 |
| 1968 | 40 |
| 1967 | 35 |
| 1966 | 32 |
| 1965 | 25 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1963 | 21 |
| 1962 | 23 |
| 1961 | 21 |
| 1960 | 18 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1933 | 5 |