Unisex nameCurrently #1,197 in the USRising
Cedar
//ˈsidɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20225 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Cedar's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Cedar's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Cedar |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 27 |
| 1977 | 34 |
| 1978 | 22 |
| 1979 | 18 |
| 1980 | 25 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1982 | 19 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 38 |
| 1997 | 40 |
| 1998 | 42 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 2000 | 44 |
| 2001 | 63 |
| 2002 | 48 |
| 2003 | 46 |
| 2004 | 57 |
| 2005 | 46 |
| 2006 | 76 |
| 2007 | 82 |
| 2008 | 73 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 80 |
| 2011 | 86 |
| 2012 | 98 |
| 2013 | 110 |
| 2014 | 126 |
| 2015 | 171 |
| 2016 | 175 |
| 2017 | 190 |
| 2018 | 194 |
| 2019 | 219 |
| 2020 | 233 |
| 2021 | 223 |
| 2022 | 271 |
| 2023 | 235 |
| 2024 | 246 |
Cedar through the decades
- Cedar peaked in 2022, when 271 babies were named Cedar in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Cedar has risen 156% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Cedar currently ranks #1,197 in the US and is on the rise.