Cedar Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
63% Masculine / 37% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Cedar is associated with strength, longevity, and peace.
Meaning of the Name Cedar
The name Cedar is derived from the cedar tree, which is known for its strong and durable wood. It is often associated with strength, longevity, and resilience. Cedar trees are native to the Mediterranean region and have been used for thousands of years in construction and woodworking. The name Cedar can also symbolize peace and serenity, as the scent of cedar wood is often used in aromatherapy for relaxation and stress relief.
Popularity of the Name Cedar
The popularity for the name Cedar peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 185 births, which ranked number 2,411 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Cedar had the most female births in 2022 with 82, which ranked number 2,259 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 185, which ranked number 1,130 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Cedar has increased sharply over the last ten years from 98 births to 267 births, an increase of 172.45%. Among males, Cedar has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 62 births to 185 births, an increase of 198.39%. Among females, Cedar has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 36 births to 82 births, an increase of 127.78%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cedar
- 20 Year Trend of Cedar: 456.25%
- 10 Year Trend of Cedar: 172.45%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Cedar: 198.39%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Cedar: 127.78%
Popularity of Cedar by State
For males, Cedar was most popular in Western states with 63 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 14 male births. Among females, Cedar was most popular in Western states with 20 births in the region. It was most commonly used in MN, with 7 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Cedar. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | 5 | 169 | < 5 | N/A |
| AZ | 7 | 733 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 14 | 1341 | 5 | 3211 |
| CO | 6 | 713 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 8 | 1340 | < 5 | N/A |
| ID | 7 | 315 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 7 | 901 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 7 | 656 | 7 | 690 |
| MO | 5 | 862 | < 5 | N/A |
| MT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 189 |
| ND | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 189 |
| NY | 6 | 1587 | < 5 | N/A |
| OR | 13 | 306 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 8 | 898 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 7 | 557 | 5 | 681 |
| WA | 11 | 605 | 5 | 1070 |
| WI | 5 | 777 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Cedar
- Total Births of Cedar: 295 (10.54%)
- Male Births of Cedar: 206 (11.55%)
- Female Births of Cedar: 89 (8.58%)
Given the upward trend of Cedar over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.54% increase in total births, for a total of 295 births in 2024. Male births for Cedar have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 206 male births in 2024, an increase of 11.55%. For Females, births for Cedar have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 89 female births in 2024, an increase of 8.58%.