Shedrick
Every Shedrick since 1886 — 2,675 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shedrick
Shedrick 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 1886, 2,675 American babies have been named Shedrick. Its peak came in 1973, when 84 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 Shedrick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shedrick 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 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,872 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,783 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,622 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,917 |
| 2018 | 10 | #8,066 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,733 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,665 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10,452 |
| 2014 | 10 | #8,036 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,520 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,585 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,969 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,580 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,613 |
| 2008 | 19 | #5,036 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,505 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,398 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,566 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,455 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,255 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,467 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3,602 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,408 |
| 1995 | 32 | #2,435 |
| 1990 | 27 | #2,545 |
| 1985 | 35 | #1,756 |
| 1980 | 65 | #1,132 |
| 1975 | 72 | #968 |
| 1970 | 54 | #1,129 |
| 1965 | 33 | #1,357 |
| 1960 | 41 | #1,237 |
| 1955 | 17 | #1,966 |
| 1950 | 21 | #1,649 |
| 1945 | 18 | #1,623 |
| 1940 | 8 | #2,833 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,505 |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,432 |
| 1925 | 11 | #2,725 |
| 1920 | 15 | #2,210 |
| 1915 | 12 | #2,285 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 9 | #961 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,140 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shedrick in 2025?
Shedrick 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 Shedrick?
2,675 babies have been named Shedrick in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shedrick most popular?
Shedrick peaked in 1973, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Shedrick a boy or girl name?
Shedrick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shedrick rising or falling?
Shedrick is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.