Total births
2,629
Unisex name · since 1972
Cedar
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 2,629 babies named Cedar, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1191
- among boys today
- 2,629
- born since 1972
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
Cedar currently ranks #1191 among unisex names in America, with 2,629 babies recorded since 1972.
Cedar has 2,629 recorded births among boys since 1972, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1191 as of the latest data, more common than 92% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #1191 among boys today
- 2,629 born since 1972
- 2010s peak decade
- 92% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Cedar is currently the #1191 unisex name in America, more common than 92% of boys - 2,629 born since 1972, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1191
- among boys today
- 2,629
- born since 1972
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
Cedar vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1191
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 92% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Cedar was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
188 babies were named Cedar in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Cedar compares
2,629 Top 18% higher than 82% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Cedar's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Cedar | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,629 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 188 | 23 | 22,252 |
Cedar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cedar's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 89% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 11%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1983, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 188, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cedar at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#1,191
Active since
1972
Cedar popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 188
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Cedar popularity over time - girls
1,462 total births recorded since 1974 (Cedar as girls' name)
Cedar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Cedar's strongest decade.
1,000 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Cedar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 75
1970s
75 births
- 1980s 85
1980s
85 births
- 1990s 143
1990s
143 births
- 2000s 339
2000s
339 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,000 births
- 2020s
2020s
987 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,000 births (38% of all-time use).
How Cedar compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Cedar's total volume
Cedar vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Cedar by state
Where Cedar concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 232 | 8.8% |
| #2 | Washington | | 217 | 8.3% |
| #3 | Oregon | | 182 | 6.9% |
| #4 | Colorado | | 94 | 3.6% |
| #5 | Utah | | 88 | 3.3% |
| #6 | Minnesota | | 50 | 1.9% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 46 | 1.7% |
| #8 | Texas | | 46 | 1.7% |
California share of Cedar's total US births 8.8%
Even split
232 of 2,629 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Cedar appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cedar? ▼
2,629 babies have been named Cedar since 1972. It currently ranks #1191 among boys. The peak year was 2022 with 188 births.
When was Cedar most popular? ▼
Cedar was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,000 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Cedar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cedar are California (232 births), Washington (217 births), Oregon (182 births).
Is Cedar a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Cedar is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,629 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,462 births.
How long has the name Cedar been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Cedar since 1972 -- 54 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Cedar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cedric, Cedrick, Cederick, Cedrik, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Cedar's data
- Cedar's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,000 total births) through the 2020s (987) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Cedars (232 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cedar
Nearby Names Like Cedar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cedar
Cedric Boy
#940 42,104 births
Cedrick Boy
#2727 6,342 births
Cederick Boy
303 births
Cedrik Boy
#9280 176 births
Cederic Boy
103 births
Compare Cedar side by side: Cedar vs Cedric Cedar vs Cedrick Cedar vs Cederick
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Cedar
Scottie #1190
11,157 births · Peak 1971
Kamryn #1192
5,395 births · Peak 2018
Bishop #1189
6,980 births · Peak 2021
Benito #1193
14,773 births · Peak 2025
Decker #1188
2,842 births · Peak 2022
Marc #1194
140,604 births · Peak 1970
Vaughn #1187
21,364 births · Peak 1949
Yakov #1195
3,353 births · Peak 2024
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cedar: #1191 Unisex Name - 2,629 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cedar. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cedar draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.