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Cedar

Cedar: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

How popular is Cedar?

220U.S. babies in 2025
#1125peak rank (2022)
4,091babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,462 girls and 2,629 boys in the U.S. have been named Cedar (36% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2259 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #1125 in 2022. In 2025, 220 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Cedar FAQ

How popular is the name Cedar?

Since 1880, 1,462 girls and 2,629 boys in the U.S. have been named Cedar (36% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2259 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #1125 in 2022. In 2025, 220 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Cedar a boy or girl name?

Cedar is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,462 girls and 2,629 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).