Cedric
Pronunciation: [ s-EHDR-ihk ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cedric first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 273 babies have been named Cedric in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cedric is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,870 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,870
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cedric
Cedric is a girl name .
Is Cedric a boy or girl name? Cedric is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #47,870 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #945. Cedric is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cedric is currently ranked #47,870 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cedric include Ced, Cedr, Cedry, Cedrie, Cey, Ceie, and Cedkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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