Sedwick
A masculine name derived from the Old English words "seadic" (prosperous) and "wic" (dwelling).
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Sedwick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sedwick today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sedwick births was 1972 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sedwick. 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 Sedwick. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1972
5 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1972 SSA rank
#5,614
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Sedwick: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sedwick 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 Sedwick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sedwick
The name Sedwick is an English name with Anglo-Saxon origins. It is derived from the Old English words "sæd" meaning "prosperous" and "wic" meaning "dwelling place" or "farm". This combination suggests that the name originally referred to a prosperous homestead or settlement.
While the exact origin of the name is unclear, it is believed to have emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period in England, which lasted from the 5th to the 11th centuries. The name may have been used to describe a affluent village or estate, or it could have been a surname that later became a given name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sedwick dates back to the 12th century. In the Domesday Book, a record of landowners in England compiled in 1086, there is a reference to a place called "Sedwica" in Berkshire, which may be related to the name's origins.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the first name Sedwick. One of the earliest was Sedwick de Warwick, an English nobleman who lived in the 13th century and was a prominent figure in the court of King Edward I.
Another significant figure was Sedwick Chamberlayne (1619-1689), an English writer and philosopher who published several works on natural philosophy and ethics. His most famous work was "Philosophia Ultima" (1688), which explored the relationship between religion and science.
In the 18th century, Sedwick Digby (1725-1789) was an English politician and member of the House of Commons. He was known for his support of the American Revolution and his advocacy for greater parliamentary representation.
A more recent notable figure was Sedwick Monro (1859-1931), a Scottish writer and poet who was part of the Scottish Renaissance literary movement. He published several collections of poetry, including "Ballads of Life" (1884) and "In Fancy's Maze" (1901).
Finally, Sedwick Craine (1896-1973) was an American artist and illustrator known for his paintings and illustrations of the American West. His works often depicted scenes of cowboys, Native Americans, and frontier life, and he was recognized for his attention to detail and accurate representation of the region's culture and landscapes.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the first name Sedwick, showcasing its enduring presence across various time periods and cultural contexts.
People
Sedwick + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sedwick 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
Sedwick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sedwick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sedwick 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 Sedwick a common name?
We classify Sedwick 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 Sedwick most popular?
The single biggest year for Sedwick was 1972, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sedwick is about 49 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 Sedwick in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sedwick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sedwick 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 Sedwick still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sedwick 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 Sedwick 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 are named Sedwick?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.