boys' name · peaked 1997

Kedric

Every Kedric since 1921 — 960 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.010.020.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1981Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Kedric
Peak year
1997
31 babies
All-time total
960
since 1921

The story of Kedric

Kedric is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1921, 960 American babies have been named Kedric. Its peak came in 1997, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Kedric stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Kedric year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024 5 #13,301
2023 6 #11,566
2022 5 #13,351
2021 5 #13,140
2020 6 #11,326
2019 8 #9,325
2018 8 #9,241
2017 10 #7,880
2016 8 #9,293
2015 12 #6,892
2014 13 #6,479
2013 11 #7,312
2012 10 #7,853
2011 15 #5,828
2010 6 #11,506
2009 10 #8,013
2008 16 #5,636
2007 16 #5,565
2006 9 #8,408
2005 14 #5,742
2004 11 #6,776
2003 12 #6,067
2002 19 #4,259
2001 20 #4,044
2000 23 #3,589
1995 24 #2,980
1990 21 #3,013
1985 20 #2,553
1980 26 #2,085
1975 23 #2,036
1970 5 #5,095
1965 5 #4,193
1960
1955
1950 7 #3,184
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Kedric in 2025?

Kedric did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Kedric?

960 babies have been named Kedric in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Kedric most popular?

Kedric peaked in 1997, when 31 newborns received the name.

Is Kedric a boy or girl name?

Kedric is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Kedric rising or falling?

Kedric is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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