Cedar
2 countries#1244 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Cedar was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,091 births recorded 1972–2025 · currently #1244 · peaked in 2022 with 271 births
Most common in: California, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Colorado
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
45 births recorded 2008–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2017 with 12 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
45 births recorded 2008–2021 · peaked in 2017 with 12 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Cedar’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2513 | — |
| 2007 | #2602 | ↓89 |
| 2008 | #2879 | ↓277 |
| 2009 | #2894 | ↓15 |
| 2010 | #2467 | ↑427 |
| 2011 | #2232 | ↑235 |
| 2012 | #2155 | ↑77 |
| 2013 | #1989 | ↑166 |
| 2014 | #1920 | ↑69 |
| 2015 | #1502 | ↑418 |
| 2016 | #1329 | ↑173 |
| 2017 | #1321 | ↑8 |
| 2018 | #1261 | ↑60 |
| 2019 | #1188 | ↑73 |
| 2020 | #1201 | ↓13 |
| 2021 | #1245 | ↓44 |
| 2022 | #1125 | ↑120 |
| 2023 | #1248 | ↓123 |
| 2024 | #1189 | ↑59 |
| 2025 | #1244 | ↓55 |
Frequently asked questions about Cedar
Is Cedar a popular name?
Yes — Cedar currently ranks #1244 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Cedar more common for boys or girls?
Cedar is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Cedar most popular?
Cedar peaked in 2022 in United States, with 271 recorded births that year.
Is Cedar rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Cedar’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4441 in 1972 to #1244 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Cedar?
At least 4,136 babies have been recorded with the name Cedar across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Cedar popular in more than one country?
Yes — Cedar appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Cedar?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Cedar include Mazi, Sultan, Cory, Jet.
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