Is Cedar a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Cedar is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Cedar?

It’s currently ranked #754 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Cedar?

SEE-dar · IPA: //ˈsiː.dər//

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.

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Famous people named Cedar

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Fictional characters named Cedar

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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)

Year:

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

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1972	6
1973	6
1974	7
1975	6
1976	13
1977	19
1978	8
1979	10
1980	11
1981	9
1982	8
1983	5
1984	10
1985	5
1986	5
1987	12
1988	7
1989	13
1990	6
1991	9
1992	10
1993	9
1994	12
1995	10
1996	19
1997	19
1998	26
1999	23
2000	19
2001	39
2002	24
2003	27
2004	27
2005	26
2006	48
2007	47
2008	41
2009	41
2010	50
2011	58
2012	62
2013	69
2014	75
2015	110
2016	134
2017	135
2018	145
2019	161
2020	158
2021	153
2022	188
2023	154
2024	170