Cedrika
A girl's name of Old English origin with 28 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Cedrika is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1989 to 1994, Cedrika has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Cedrika is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Cedrika is a girl's baby name of literary origin, a feminine form of Cedric — a name invented by Sir Walter Scott for a character in his 1819 novel Ivanhoe. Scott likely based it on the historical Saxon leader Cerdic, though the name's exact derivation remains uncertain. Despite its invented status, Cedric quickly entered common use and spawned feminine variants like Cedrica and Cedrika.
Cedrika carries a romantic, novelistic quality — the sense of a name lifted from the pages of a great Victorian adventure. For parents who love literary name origins and want something genuinely rare for a girl, Cedrika offers a fascinating and distinctive choice.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Cedrika is rooted in the Old English tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1989 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Cedrika’s rarity (28 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Cedrika has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1989.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 | #12935 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 6 | #11057 | — |
The Story of Cedrika
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1993, Cedrika is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Cedrika are most likely born between 1989 and 1994.
How rare is Cedrika?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Cedrika is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1989, peaked in the 1990s with 22 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 1989–1994)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 | #13798 |
| 1993 | 7 | #10797 |
| 1992 | 5 | #13642 |
| 1991 | 5 | #13502 |
| 1989 | 6 | #11057 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1989–1994