Shedrich
A male given name of unknown etymology, potentially derived from an older Germanic name.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Shedrich. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shedrich today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shedrich births was 1973 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shedrich. 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 Shedrich. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1973
5 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1973 SSA rank
#5,764
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Shedrich: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shedrich 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 Shedrich 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 Shedrich
The name Shedrich is believed to have originated from the Old English language, a Germanic tongue spoken in parts of what is now England and southern Scotland. It is thought to be derived from the combination of two Old English words: "sceađ" (meaning "shade" or "shadow") and "ric" (meaning "powerful" or "ruler").
In its earliest forms, the name was likely spelled as "Sceađric" or "Scedric," reflecting its Old English roots. Over time, as the language evolved, the spelling gradually shifted to the modern form of "Shedrich." This transition likely occurred during the Middle English period, which spanned from the 11th to the 15th centuries.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars suggest that it may have been used as a personal name during the Anglo-Saxon era, particularly among the nobility or ruling classes. This association with power and authority would align with the meaning of the name's components.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Shedrich was Shedrich of Wessex, a minor noble who lived in the late 9th century. He is briefly mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a collection of annals documenting the history of the Anglo-Saxons in England.
Another notable figure was Shedrich the Scribe, a monk who lived in the 11th century and was known for his calligraphic skills. He is credited with producing several illuminated manuscripts, including a copy of the Benedictine Rule.
In the 13th century, Shedrich de Montfort was a French knight who fought alongside Simon de Montfort during the Second Barons' War in England. He was captured during the Battle of Evesham in 1265 and later executed.
During the Renaissance period, Shedrich Holbein (1497-1543) was a renowned German artist and printmaker. He is particularly famous for his portraits of notable figures from the English court, including Henry VIII and his wives.
In the 19th century, Shedrich Remington (1861-1909) was an American sculptor and artist best known for his depictions of the American Old West, particularly his bronze sculptures of cowboys, Native Americans, and frontier life.
It is worth noting that while the name Shedrich was more prevalent in earlier centuries, its usage has become less common in modern times, particularly in English-speaking regions. However, it may still be found in certain cultural or linguistic communities with ties to its historical origins.
People
Shedrich + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shedrich 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
Shedrich: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shedrich?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shedrich 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 Shedrich a common name?
We classify Shedrich 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 Shedrich most popular?
The single biggest year for Shedrich was 1973, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shedrich 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 Shedrich in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shedrich a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shedrich 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 Shedrich still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shedrich 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 Shedrich 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 common is the name Shedrich?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.