Kedrick Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kedrick originates from the Old English name 'Ceadric', meaning 'battle ruler'. It has evolved through forms such as Ceadric and Cedric. The name is associated with strength and leadership. There are no direct biblical references. Its popularity surged in the late 20th century, and today it is seen as a unique and modern name.
The name Kedrick is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kedrick has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Kedrick' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7162nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6350th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3824th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1526th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1636th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2730th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5633rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Kedrick' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kedrick"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛdrɪk/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Kedrick is derived from the Old English name 'Ceadric', which is composed of the elements 'cead', meaning 'battle', and 'ric', meaning 'ruler' or 'power'.
Meaning
battle ruler
Language Evolution
Ceadric, Cedric, Kedrick
Historical Usage
The name Kedrick gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s.
Variants & Derivatives
Cedric, Kedrick, Ked, Rick
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kedrick is perceived as a strong and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Kedrick Lamar, Kedrick Brown
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kedrick"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kedrick"
"Kedrick" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7162nd of 7545 | 6 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6350th of 6773 | 7 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3824th of 7552 | 80 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1526th of 10718 | 519 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1636th of 16616 | 747 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2730th of 24088 | 629 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5633rd of 23106 | 191 |
Regional Popularity of "Kedrick" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
26.69% 939th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
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20.23% 1051st/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
68.16% 3123rd/4582 |
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24.71% 1807th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
66.11% 4510th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Kedrick" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kedrick"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kedrick" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.