How old is someone named Cedric?
The average Cedric is 41 years old.
Half of all living Cedrics are between 29 and 55.
When was Cedric popular?
Cedric is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1982 but no single era. You'll meet Cedrics of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 61 | 0 |
| 1910s | 395 | 0 |
| 1920s | 440 | 0 |
| 1930s | 428 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 631 | 280 |
| 1950s | 2,747 | 1,900 |
| 1960s | 6,899 | 5,600 |
| 1970s | 8,798 | 7,900 |
| 1980s | 8,071 | 7,600 |
| 1990s | 5,667 | 5,500 |
| 2000s | 4,263 | 4,200 |
| 2010s | 2,614 | 2,600 |
| 2020s | 1,329 | 1,300 |
How many Cedrics are still alive?
About 37,000 Cedrics are alive in the US today. That's 87% of the roughly 42,000 babies named Cedric since 1890.
Most Cedrics ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Cedric?
About one in three living Cedrics are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Is Cedric an old name?
Somewhat. Cedric is older than 68 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Cedric will be 54 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Cedric a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.3% of living Cedrics are men.
Names the same age as Cedric
NAME TWIN
Cedric's name twin is Bridget. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Bridget's age curve is the closest match to Cedric's: 95% alike.
Other spellings: Cedrick (36)
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Questions about the name Cedric
How old is the average Cedric?
The average Cedric in the US is 41 years old. The median is 43, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Cedric?
About 37,000 Cedrics are alive in the US today, out of roughly 42,000 babies given the name since 1890.
When was the name Cedric most popular?
In 1982, when about 990 baby boys were named Cedric.
Is Cedric a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 32% of living Cedrics, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this