Cedar
girl name#2822 in 2025Cedar entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #2253 in 2022, ranks #2822 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
#2822
rank today
#2253
peak (2022)
60
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5504 |
| 1980s | #7296 |
| 1990s | #7122 |
| 2000s | #5021 |
| 2010s | #3628 |
| 2020s | #2431 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cedar has been most popular in UT, WA, MN.
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Cedar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cedar is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cedar in 2025?
- Cedar ranks #2822 among US girl names in 2025, with 60 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cedar most popular?
- Cedar peaked in 2022, reaching #2253 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cedar with classmates?
- Cedar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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