Cedric is a distinctive choice, ranked #1460 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Cedric in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1460
US Rank #944
About the Name Cedric
Cedric has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 81 places in five years. It was most popular in 2022 at #825 â parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Cedric is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school â standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #944, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Cedric
Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Cedric per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cedric in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Cedric has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 81 places in the last five years. Its peak was #825 in 2022. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Cedric is more popular in the US (#944) than in the UK (#1460). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Cedric include: Cedric Bixler-Zavala â Cedric Bixler-Zavala is an American musician.; Cedric Thompson â Cedric Thompson Jr.; Cedric Richmond â Cedric Levan Richmond is an American attorney, politician, and political advisor who is a senior adviser to the Democratic National Committee..
Cedric ranks #944 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
18
UK babies named Cedric (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 81 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Cedric
Likely around 1 other Cedric in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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