Nedrick
Of Old German origin, a variant of Theodore meaning "powerful gift".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Nedrick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nedrick today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nedrick births was 1982 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nedrick. 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 Nedrick. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1982
5 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1982 SSA rank
#7,044
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Nedrick: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nedrick 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 Nedrick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nedrick
The name Nedrick is believed to have originated from the Old English language, with its roots traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period, around the 5th to 11th centuries. It is derived from the combination of two Old English words, "nede" meaning "need" or "necessity," and "ric" meaning "powerful" or "ruler." The name Nedrick could therefore be interpreted as "powerful in necessity" or "necessary ruler."
One of the earliest known references to the name Nedrick can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a collection of annals documenting the history of the Anglo-Saxons. This text mentions a nobleman named Nedrick who lived during the reign of King Offa of Mercia in the late 8th century.
In the early medieval period, the name Nedrick was predominantly used among the noble and ruling classes in various Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. It was a name that carried a sense of strength, authority, and leadership.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nedrick. One such figure was Nedrick the Wise, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the late 10th century. He was known for his contributions to the study of theology and ethics during the Anglo-Saxon period.
Another prominent Nedrick was a military commander who served under King Edward the Confessor in the 11th century. He was celebrated for his bravery and strategic skills in defending the kingdom against invaders.
In the 12th century, there was a Nedrick who served as the Bishop of Lichfield, known for his dedication to the church and his efforts in promoting education and literacy among the clergy and the common people.
During the 13th century, a nobleman named Nedrick de Montfort played a significant role in the Barons' War, a conflict between King Henry III and his rebellious barons. He was a prominent figure in the baronial opposition and fought alongside Simon de Montfort, the leader of the rebellion.
The name Nedrick also appears in some medieval literary works, such as the epic poem "Beowulf," where a character named Nedrick is mentioned as a brave warrior who fought alongside the legendary hero.
While the name Nedrick has fallen out of common usage in modern times, it remains a part of the rich historical tapestry of names, reflecting the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Anglo-Saxon period.
People
Nedrick + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nedrick as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nedrick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nedrick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nedrick 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Nedrick a common name?
We classify Nedrick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nedrick most popular?
The single biggest year for Nedrick was 1982, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nedrick is about 42 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 Nedrick in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nedrick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nedrick 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 Nedrick still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nedrick 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 Nedrick 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 Nedrick as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.