Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Shedrick since 1886
Babies named Shedrick per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1973, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Shedrick's real moment was 1886.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 9 |
| 1890s | 15 |
| 1900s | 26 |
| 1910s | 89 |
| 1920s | 125 |
| 1930s | 101 |
| 1940s | 145 |
| 1950s | 251 |
| 1960s | 349 |
| 1970s | 643 |
| 1980s | 368 |
| 1990s | 283 |
| 2000s | 165 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Shedrick is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1886, with that year marking its peak usage. Since 1985, it has been on a downward trajectory, with fewer than five births per year in recent decades. The name is likely an American elaboration or variant of Cedric, itself a literary invention by Sir Walter Scott. Its spelling and sound suggest a modern coinage rather than an ancient lineage. Despite its obscurity, Shedrick carries a distinctive, somewhat scholarly feel due to its resemblance to Cedric. It has never been common enough to rank in the national top 1000, and it has no strong regional ties, as it has appeared sporadically across the United States without concentration in any particular state.
Shedrick is likely a variant of Cedric, a name invented by Sir Walter Scott for his novel Ivanhoe (1819), based on a misinterpretation of the Old English name Cerdic. Alternatively, Shedrick may be a modern coinage combining elements like 'shed' and the suffix '-rick' (from Old English rīc 'power'). The name first appeared in U.S. records in the 1880s and has seen sporadic use since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shea, Rick, Ricky
Sibling names for Shedrick
Names that share Shedrick's style, for a brother or sister.
