Cedar
boy name#1244 in 2025Cedar entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #1125 in 2022, ranks #1244 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1972–2025
#1244
rank today
#1125
peak (2022)
160
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3901 |
| 1980s | #4927 |
| 1990s | #4755 |
| 2000s | #3143 |
| 2010s | #1736 |
| 2020s | #1209 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cedar has been most popular in WA, CA, OR.
Living bearers
About 2,600 people named Cedar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cedar is a kid of about 8 — 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 #1244 among US boy names in 2025, with 160 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cedar most popular?
- Cedar peaked in 2022, reaching #1125 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cedar with classmates?
- Cedar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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