Kederick
Obscure name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly a unique spelling variation.
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Kederick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kederick today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kederick births was 1998 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kederick. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kederick. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
1998
8 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1998 SSA rank
#7,222
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Kederick: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kederick from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 8 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kederick by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kederick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kederick
The name Kederick has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, tracing back to around the 5th century AD. It is a combination of two Old Germanic words, "ked" meaning "battle" or "war," and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "power." Together, the name Kederick can be interpreted as "powerful in battle" or "warrior ruler."
During the medieval period, the name Kederick gained popularity among the Anglo-Saxon and Norse populations in present-day England and Scandinavia. It was a common name among warriors and leaders, reflecting the martial culture of those times. Variations of the name, such as Cedric and Cedric, were also used.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kederick can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record dating back to the 9th century. The chronicle mentions a Kederick, a powerful Saxon chieftain who led his warriors in battles against the invading Danish Vikings.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kederick. One of the most famous was Kederick the Great, a Frankish king who ruled from 768 to 814 AD. He is renowned for his military conquests and for uniting much of Western Europe under his rule.
Another prominent Kederick was Kederick of Saxony (1206-1279), a German nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in the Crusades. He led several campaigns against the Muslim forces in the Holy Land and was known for his bravery and tactical skills.
In the 15th century, Kederick von Braun (1412-1488) was a renowned German architect and engineer. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several notable buildings and fortifications across Europe, including the famous Heidelberg Castle in Germany.
During the Renaissance period, Kederick Dante (1472-1535) was an Italian poet and philosopher. His works, heavily influenced by classical literature and humanism, were widely read and appreciated throughout Europe.
Lastly, Kederick Sibelius (1865-1957) was a Finnish composer and violinist. He is celebrated for his contributions to the Romantic era of classical music and his ability to capture the essence of Finnish folk traditions in his compositions.
While the name Kederick has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, its rich history and connotations of strength, power, and military prowess have left an indelible mark on various cultures and societies throughout the ages.
People
Kederick + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kederick as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kederick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kederick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kederick going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Kederick a common name?
We classify Kederick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 18 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kederick most popular?
The single biggest year for Kederick was 1998, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kederick is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kederick in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kederick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kederick in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kederick still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kederick in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kederick can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Kederick as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.