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Cedric

Cedric is a boy name of Celtic origin, meaning A name invented by Walter Scott for Ivanhoe.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginCeltic
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#881

What does Cedric mean?

A name invented by Walter Scott for Ivanhoe

How popular is Cedric?

Popularity in the United States

Cedric has been given to 41,267 babies in the United States since 1890, peaking in the 1970s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 7,466 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Cedric per year in the United States, 1890–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Cedric has been given to 19,104 babies in France since 1956, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Cedric per year in France, 1956–2022. Source: INSEE
41,267 Babies named since 1890
1970s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Cedric

What does the name Cedric mean?

Cedric means A name invented by Walter Scott for Ivanhoe. It is of Celtic origin.

Is Cedric a boy's or a girl's name?

Cedric is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Cedric?

Cedric has been given to 41,267 babies in the United States since 1890, peaking in the 1970s. Its use has declined since that peak.