Declining since 1997, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Kedrick since 1927
Babies named Kedrick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 39 |
| 1960s | 82 |
| 1970s | 414 |
| 1980s | 478 |
| 1990s | 468 |
| 2000s | 395 |
| 2010s | 218 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Kedrick has maintained a modest presence in the United States since it first appeared in Social Security records in 1927. The name saw its peak popularity in 1978, when it reached its highest rank. Since 1997, however, its usage has been steadily falling, reflecting a broader shift away from similar-sounding -ick names. In 2025, only about 1 in 341,615 newborn boys are named Kedrick, placing it well outside the top 10,000. The name's trajectory suggests it will remain an uncommon choice. Notable for its rare but persistent use, Kedrick has not been associated with any specific states or regions.
Kedrick is likely a modern spelling variant of Kendrick, which itself has multiple possible origins. Kendrick may derive from the Welsh personal name Cynwrig, composed of elements meaning 'chief' and 'hero,' or from the Old English surname Cyneric, meaning 'royal power.' Alternatively, Kedrick may be influenced by the name Cedric, invented by Sir Walter Scott for his novel Ivanhoe (1819), and possibly based on the Saxon name Cerdic. As a given name, Kedrick began to see modest use in the United States in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ked, Rick, Kedy
Sibling names for Kedrick
Names that share Kedrick's style, for a brother or sister.
