Cedrick
Every Cedrick since 1951 — 6,352 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cedrick
Cedrick is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,324 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 6,352 American babies have been named Cedrick. Its peak came in 1978, when 200 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cedrick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cedrick year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 35 | #3,324 |
| 2024 | — | — | 48 | #2,719 |
| 2023 | — | — | 35 | #3,360 |
| 2022 | — | — | 43 | #2,927 |
| 2021 | — | — | 37 | #3,192 |
| 2020 | — | — | 32 | #3,428 |
| 2019 | — | — | 46 | #2,739 |
| 2018 | — | — | 53 | #2,448 |
| 2017 | — | — | 45 | #2,720 |
| 2016 | — | — | 41 | #2,892 |
| 2015 | — | — | 58 | #2,281 |
| 2014 | — | — | 62 | #2,179 |
| 2013 | — | — | 40 | #2,858 |
| 2012 | — | — | 47 | #2,603 |
| 2011 | — | — | 56 | #2,289 |
| 2010 | — | — | 66 | #2,058 |
| 2009 | — | — | 78 | #1,864 |
| 2008 | — | — | 75 | #1,919 |
| 2007 | — | — | 85 | #1,745 |
| 2006 | — | — | 84 | #1,687 |
| 2005 | — | — | 77 | #1,726 |
| 2004 | — | — | 77 | #1,676 |
| 2003 | — | — | 74 | #1,674 |
| 2002 | — | — | 94 | #1,395 |
| 2001 | — | — | 89 | #1,404 |
| 2000 | — | — | 106 | #1,248 |
| 1995 | — | — | 119 | #1,017 |
| 1990 | — | — | 152 | #828 |
| 1985 | — | — | 129 | #781 |
| 1980 | — | — | 197 | #622 |
| 1975 | — | — | 139 | #703 |
| 1970 | — | — | 91 | #845 |
| 1965 | — | — | 38 | #1,236 |
| 1960 | — | — | 28 | #1,526 |
| 1955 | — | — | 9 | #2,799 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cedrick in 2025?
Cedrick ranked #3,324 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cedrick?
6,352 babies have been named Cedrick in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cedrick most popular?
Cedrick peaked in 1978, when 200 newborns received the name.
Is Cedrick a boy or girl name?
Cedrick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cedrick rising or falling?
Cedrick is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.