Sederick

Meaning & origin

Sederick is a rare modern spelling of the better-known Cedric. The name Cedric was introduced to the public by Sir Walter Scott in his 1819 novel Ivanhoe, where it was borne by the father of the hero. Scott likely adapted the Anglo-Saxon name Cerdic, a 6th-century king of the West Saxons. While Cedric has enjoyed steady use in English-speaking countries, Sederick is a much less common variant. According to U.S. Social Security data, Sederick first appeared in records in 1971, achieved its peak popularity in 1981, and has remained stable since then, with no recorded instances in the top 1000 names. Its rarity means there is no single leading state for the name, and it has not been given to more than a handful of newborns in any recent year. It lacks famous bearers and is most often chosen by parents seeking a distinctive spelling of a familiar name.

Sederick is a modern respelling or variant of Cedric, a name coined by Sir Walter Scott for his novel 'Ivanhoe' (1819). Scott likely derived Cedric from the Old English name Cerdic, the name of a legendary Saxon king. Sederick emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, recorded first in 1971, and peaked in popularity in 1981. It remains a rare and unconventional spelling choice.