Holding steady.
Popularity of Keddrick since 1977
Babies named Keddrick per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1993, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Keddrick's real moment was 1979.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Keddrick is a rare modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records in 1977. Its usage peaked in 1979, and since then it has remained extremely uncommon. The name shows no clear trend in popularity, maintaining a stable but negligible presence. It did not appear in any top states, likely due to its rarity. Keddrick is often considered a respelling of Kendrick, a Scottish surname derived from the given name Henry, meaning 'home ruler' or 'power', though the connection is speculative. Parents who choose Keddrick may be drawn to its similarity to more familiar names like Kendrick or Derek, combined with a distinctive spelling. The name has never ranked in the top 1000, with only a handful of births per decade since 1977.
Keddrick is a modern coinage that likely arose as a respelling or variant of Kendrick, a name of Scottish origin meaning 'champion' or 'power'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1977, with a peak in usage in 1979. The name remains rare and has not seen widespread adoption, possibly due to its unconventional spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ked, Rick, K
Variants: Kendrick
Sibling names for Keddrick
Names that share Keddrick's style, for a brother or sister.
