Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Shedrick

Name: Popularity of the name Shedrick in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shedrick, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#865 (1973)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1886

First Year

2023

Last Year

1973

Peak Year

#865

Peak Rank

Total Count

119

Years Active

The Story of Shedrick

Shedrick first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1886, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1973, when 84 Shedricks were born — ranking #865 that year. As of 2026, Shedrick ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 3K Shedricks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Shedrick

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shedrick is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Shadrach
Shadrack
Sherrick
Cedric
Cedrick
Hedrick
Headrick
Sheetrock
Sheldrake
Shadwick
Widrick
Hydrick

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shedrick

What does the name Shedrick mean?

Shedrick is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1886. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shedrick in 2026?

In 2026, Shedrick ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Shedrick most popular?

Shedrick reached its peak popularity in 1973, ranking #865 that year with 84 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Shedrick most popular?

Shedrick has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shedrick.

Is Shedrick a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shedrick is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Shedrick?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shedrick include Derl, Andon, Bryer. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shedrick

Shedrick is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1886 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Shedrick's peak popularity came in 1973 when it ranked #865. Use the chart and map above to compare Shedrick's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.