Shedrick Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Shedrick is a name of Hebrew origin, deriving from Shadrach and meaning 'royal' or 'the command of Aku'. It has evolved through language changes but maintains its biblical roots. The name is often associated with a sense of individuality and uniqueness, and it gained popularity in the late 20th century. Notable individuals with this name include athletes and authors.

The name Shedrick is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) 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, Shedrick 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, 'Shedrick' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2225th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2343rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1559th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1093rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2097th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4997th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9506th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Shedrick' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shedrick"

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Pronunciation

/ˈʃɛdrɪk/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

Shedrick is derived from the Hebrew name 'Shadrach', which means 'the command of Aku' or 'royal'.

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Meaning

royal, command of Aku

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Language Evolution

Shadrach, Shedrick

Biblical Background

Shedrick is a variant of Shadrach, a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Daniel.

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century as a modern variant of Shadrach.

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Variants & Derivatives

Shadrach, Shed, Shedy

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Modern Popularity & Image

The name Shedrick is perceived as unique and has a modern appeal, often associated with creativity and individuality.

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Famous People

Shedrick McClain - American football player, Shedrick Williams - American author

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shedrick"

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 "Shedrick"

"Shedrick" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2225th of 7545 214
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 2343rd of 6773 188
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1559th of 7552 482
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1093rd of 10718 901
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2097th of 16616 513
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 4997th of 24088 262
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 9506th of 23106 82

Regional Popularity of "Shedrick" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 71.30%
1687th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 81.73%
1923rd/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
63.27%
1409th/2227
- 42.45%
1211th/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 19.10%
672nd/3518
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
61.30%
2259th/3685
- 24.51%
1273rd/5194
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 45.13%
3300th/7313
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Shedrick" 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 "Shedrick"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Shedrick" 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.