Sedgie
A feminine variant of the name Cedric, meaning "bounty" or "generosity".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Sedgie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sedgie today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sedgie births was 1922 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sedgie. 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 Sedgie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1922
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1922 SSA rank
#4,860
Tracked since 1922
Popularity
Sedgie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sedgie 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 Sedgie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Geography
Where Sedgies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sedgie
The name Sedgie is believed to have its origins in the ancient Celtic language, with roots that can be traced back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Proto-Celtic word "sedgo," which means "to sit" or "to dwell." This suggests that the name could have been given to individuals who were known for their sedentary lifestyle or those who lived in a particular location for an extended period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sedgie can be found in the ancient Irish manuscript known as the Annals of the Four Masters, which dates back to the 7th century CE. The manuscript mentions a man named Sedgie mac Cormac, who was a chieftain of the Uí Néill clan and played a significant role in the political affairs of the region during that time.
In the 9th century, a Scottish monk named Sedgie of Iona is said to have made significant contributions to the preservation of ancient Celtic manuscripts and religious texts. His efforts helped to ensure the survival of these important cultural artifacts, which provide valuable insights into the lives and beliefs of the ancient Celts.
During the Middle Ages, the name Sedgie gained popularity among the nobility in various parts of Europe. One notable figure was Sedgie de Montfort, a French knight who fought in the Third Crusade alongside Richard the Lionheart. He was born in 1160 and died in 1218.
In the 16th century, a Welsh poet and scholar named Sedgie ap Rhys was renowned for his eloquent verse and his contributions to the preservation of the Welsh language and culture. He lived from 1518 to 1592 and is remembered as one of the most influential literary figures of his time.
Another historical figure with the name Sedgie was an Irish rebel leader named Sedgie O'Brien, who played a significant role in the Irish Rebellion of 1641 against English rule. He was born in 1605 and was executed in 1642 for his involvement in the uprising.
Overall, the name Sedgie has a rich and fascinating history that spans various cultures and time periods. While its origins can be traced back to the ancient Celts, it has been adopted and adapted by various communities, each adding their own unique cultural significance and historical context to this name.
People
Sedgie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sedgie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sedgie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sedgie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sedgie 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 - US residents.
Is Sedgie a common name?
We classify Sedgie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% 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 Sedgie most popular?
The single biggest year for Sedgie was 1922, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sedgie is about 0 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 Sedgie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sedgie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sedgie 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 Sedgie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sedgie 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 Sedgie 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 the name Sedgie?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Sedgie, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.