Holding steady.
Popularity of Cederic since 1958
Babies named Cederic per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cederic is a rare variant spelling of the classic name Cedric, which was famously coined by Sir Walter Scott in the early 19th century. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1958, but it has never been widely used. Its peak year was 1985, yet even then it did not reach the top 1000. Over the decades, the name's trajectory has remained stable but at very low frequencies, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with literary ties. While no states show significant concentration, Cederic remains a curiosity rather than a trend.
Cederic is a rare variant of the name Cedric, which was popularized by Sir Walter Scott's 1819 novel 'Ivanhoe'. Scott is thought to have based Cedric on the Old English name Cerdic (the legendary founder of Wessex), or possibly from the Welsh Cedrych meaning 'bounty' or 'pattern'. The variant Cederic emerged in the mid-20th century, likely as a respelling to emphasize the 'eric' ending.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ced, Rick, Ricky
Sibling names for Cederic
Names that share Cederic's style, for a brother or sister.
