Boy
Cedric
kind and loved, bounty
About Cedric
Sophisticated yet approachable, Cedric occupies a sweet spot in naming conventions. The name possesses literary charm, familiar to many through classic and contemporary fiction, lending it a cultivated air without stuffiness. Two syllables provide perfect balance—substantial enough to command attention while remaining easy to use in daily life. The hard 'C' beginning gives it strength and clarity, while the softer ending prevents harshness. It works beautifully across age groups, sounding adorable on toddlers yet aging gracefully into distinguished adulthood. Professional settings welcome this name warmly; it appears on executive nameplates as naturally as on elementary school cubbies. The British associations add a touch of international flair without requiring explanation or special pronunciation. Parents appreciate its relative rarity, offering distinctiveness without bizarre spellings or pronunciation challenges. The name photographs well, looks elegant in script, and provides no obvious fodder for childhood teasing—a practical consideration that shouldn't be overlooked.
Popularity of the Name Cedric
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | #711 | |||
| 1896 | #908 | |||
| 1897 | #796 | |||
| 1903 | #922 | |||
| 1904 | #892 | #104 | ||
| 1906 | #940 | #108 | ||
| 1908 | #750 | #112 | ||
| 1909 | #810 | #89 | ||
| 1911 | #795 | #135 | ||
| 1912 | #701 | #142 | ||
| 1913 | #683 | #110 | ||
| 1914 | #738 | #136 | ||
| 1915 | #806 | |||
| 1918 | #897 | #131 | ||
| 1919 | #950 | |||
| 1920 | #903 | #120 | ||
| 1921 | #913 | #133 | ||
| 1927 | #983 | #103 | ||
| 1930 | #893 | #136 | ||
| 1931 | #998 | #141 | ||
| 1935 | #994 | |||
| 1936 | #940 | #113 | ||
| 1937 | #824 | |||
| 1939 | #904 | #165 | ||
| 1940 | #952 | #180 | ||
| 1941 | #780 | |||
| 1942 | #911 | |||
| 1943 | #857 | |||
| 1944 | #918 | #179 | ||
| 1945 | #851 | |||
| 1946 | #814 | #183 | ||
| 1947 | #808 | |||
| 1948 | #824 | #169 | ||
| 1949 | #697 | #200 | ||
| 1950 | #588 | |||
| 1951 | #546 | |||
| 1952 | #559 | |||
| 1953 | #489 | |||
| 1954 | #481 | |||
| 1955 | #463 | |||
| 1956 | #453 | #208 | ||
| 1957 | #383 | #207 | ||
| 1958 | #388 | |||
| 1959 | #340 | |||
| 1960 | #336 | |||
| 1961 | #307 | |||
| 1962 | #295 | |||
| 1963 | #294 | |||
| 1964 | #285 | |||
| 1965 | #284 | |||
| 1966 | #272 | |||
| 1967 | #272 | |||
| 1968 | #280 | |||
| 1969 | #283 | |||
| 1970 | #259 | |||
| 1971 | #259 | |||
| 1972 | #240 | |||
| 1973 | #239 | |||
| 1974 | #230 | |||
| 1975 | #237 | |||
| 1976 | #236 | |||
| 1977 | #234 | |||
| 1978 | #256 | |||
| 1979 | #256 | |||
| 1980 | #245 | |||
| 1981 | #244 | |||
| 1982 | #239 | |||
| 1983 | #259 | |||
| 1984 | #247 | |||
| 1985 | #261 | |||
| 1986 | #295 | |||
| 1987 | #314 | |||
| 1988 | #336 | |||
| 1989 | #352 | |||
| 1990 | #377 | |||
| 1991 | #379 | #155 | ||
| 1992 | #408 | #138 | ||
| 1993 | #390 | #146 | ||
| 1994 | #418 | #118 | ||
| 1995 | #400 | #119 | ||
| 1996 | #400 | #125 | ||
| 1997 | #405 | #122 | ||
| 1998 | #419 | #120 | ||
| 1999 | #476 | #116 | ||
| 2000 | #463 | #114 | ||
| 2001 | #461 | #139 | ||
| 2002 | #481 | #154 | ||
| 2003 | #542 | #157 | ||
| 2004 | #581 | #133 | ||
| 2005 | #591 | #152 | ||
| 2006 | #590 | #143 | ||
| 2007 | #592 | #160 | ||
| 2008 | #651 | #177 | ||
| 2009 | #705 | #202 | ||
| 2010 | #724 | #238 | ||
| 2011 | #754 | #205 | ||
| 2012 | #758 | #207 | ||
| 2013 | #813 | #246 | ||
| 2014 | #787 | #274 | ||
| 2015 | #864 | #282 | ||
| 2016 | #909 | #291 | ||
| 2017 | #977 | #331 | ||
| 2018 | #959 | #349 | ||
| 2020 | #969 | #320 | ||
| 2022 | #961 | #890 | #391 | |
| 2024 | #940 | #386 | ||
| 1901 | #88 | |||
| 1902 | #109 | |||
| 1905 | #107 | |||
| 1907 | #130 | |||
| 1910 | #118 | |||
| 1916 | #102 | |||
| 1917 | #122 | |||
| 1922 | #153 | |||
| 1923 | #122 | |||
| 1925 | #126 | |||
| 1926 | #141 | |||
| 1928 | #126 | |||
| 1929 | #138 | |||
| 1932 | #130 | |||
| 1938 | #158 | |||
| 2019 | #362 | |||
| 2021 | #377 | |||
| 2023 | #406 | |||
| 2025 | #396 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Cedric
Names Similar to Cedric
Nicknames for Cedric
- Ced
- Rick
- Ceddy
- Ric
Famous People Named Cedric
| Cedric Bixler-Zavala | American musician |
| Cedric the Entertainer | American comedian and actor |
| Cedric Hardwicke | British actor |
| Cedric Benson | American football player |
| Cedric Ogbuehi | American football player |
| Cedric Villani | French mathematician |
| Cedric Gibbons | Irish-American art director |
| Cedric Gervais | French DJ and music producer |
| Cedric Yarbrough | American actor |
| Cedric Soares | Portuguese footballer |
| Cedric Ceballos | American basketball player |
| Cedric Pioline | French tennis player |
| Cedric Brooks | Jamaican musician |
| Cedric Smith | Canadian actor |
| Cedric Richmond | American politician |
| Cedric Maxwell | American basketball player |
| Cedric Morris | British painter |
| Cedric Griffin | American football player |
| Cedric Brown | English cricketer |
| Cedric Cromwell | Chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe |
Characters Named Cedric
| Cedric Diggory | Harry Potter series |
| Cedric the Sorcerer | Once Upon a Time |
| Cedric Sneer | The Raccoons |
| Cedric Errol | Little Lord Fauntleroy |
| Cedric Willingham | Castle |
| Cedric Pardon | Zig and Zag |
| Cedric "Cede" Duprès | Vampire Academy |
| Cedric Daniels | The Wire |
| Cedric Brown | Nanny McPhee |
| Cedric Proust | Dead Like Me |
| Cedric Brandel | D.Gray-man |
| Cedric Juniper | Pokemon Black and White |
| Cedric "Cornbread" Maxwell | Semi-Pro |
| Cedric Robinson | High School Musical - The Musical - The Series |
| Cedric Smith | Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide |
| Cedric Sneer Jr. | The Raccoons |