Cedar

Cedar is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 246 babies in the United States.

Cedar at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cedar

Cedar belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cedar first appears in Social Security records in 1972 and has been given to 3,866 babies since 1880, including 246 in 2024.

Cedar in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Babies named Cedar in 2024
246
Total since 1880
3,866

Cedar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Babies named Cedar in 2025
7
Total since 1996
70

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cedar mean?

The meaning of Cedar is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cedar a boy or girl name?

Cedar is a unisex name. In 2024, 246 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cedar?

Cedar comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cedar?

Cedar is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1972 and has been given to 3,866 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].