Declining since 1986.
Popularity of Sedrick since 1933
Babies named Sedrick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 86 |
| 1960s | 290 |
| 1970s | 974 |
| 1980s | 779 |
| 1990s | 614 |
| 2000s | 455 |
| 2010s | 231 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Sedrick is a variant of Cedric, a name that first appeared in print in 1819 in Sir Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe. The name entered U.S. records in 1933, and its highest usage came in 1976, when it achieved its peak year. Since 1986, its frequency has been in decline, reflecting broader trends away from invented or literary names. Unlike many variants, Sedrick never broke into the top 1000 nationally, and no state claimed it as a regional favorite. The name remains a distinctive choice, tied to a specific era of American naming creativity.
Sedrick is a variant of Cedric, a name invented by Sir Walter Scott for the character Cedric of Rotherwood in his 1819 novel Ivanhoe. Scott may have derived the name from Cerdic, the name of a 6th-century Saxon king, or from a misspelling of the Welsh name Cedrych. In modern use, Sedrick emerged as an American respelling in the early 20th century, gaining modest popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sed, Ricky, Rick
Sibling names for Sedrick
Names that share Sedrick's style, for a brother or sister.
