Cedric Carpio

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cedric Carpio — English
44K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cedric Carpio is a name that combines English origins. The first name Cedric is a masculine given name of English origin. Cedric () is a given name invented by Sir Walter Scott in the 1819 novel Ivanhoe. The invented name is based on Cerdic, the name of a 6th-century Anglo-Saxon king (itself from Brittonic Coroticus). The name was not popularly used until the children's book Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett was published in 1885 to 1886, the protagonist of which is called Cedric Errol. The book was highly successful, causing a fashion trend in children's formal dress in America and popularized the given name. The surname Carpio: Becerril del Carpio, an urban village in Alar del Rey, Palencia, Castilla-Leon, Spain Carpio, North Dakota, a city in Ward County, North Dakota, USA Carpio de Azaba, a municipality in Salamanca, Spain Cosamaloapan de Carpio, a municipality in Veracruz, Mexico Diego del Carpio, a municipality located in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain El Carpio, Valladolid, a village in Valladolid province, Spain El Carpio, a city in Córdoba, Spain El Carpio de Tajo, a village in Toledo, Spain Santa Cruz Venta de Carpio, an urban village in San Cristóbal Ecatepec, Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico Carp. Cedric is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 44K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Cedric reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Cedric

English

Cedric () is a given name invented by Sir Walter Scott in the 1819 novel Ivanhoe. The invented name is based on Cerdic, the name of a 6th-century Anglo-Saxon king (itself from Brittonic Coroticus). The name was not popularly used until the children's book Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett was published in 1885 to 1886, the protagonist of which is called Cedric Errol. The book was highly successful, causing a fashion trend in children's formal dress in America and popularized the given name.

Surname: Carpio

Spanish

Becerril del Carpio, an urban village in Alar del Rey, Palencia, Castilla-Leon, Spain Carpio, North Dakota, a city in Ward County, North Dakota, USA Carpio de Azaba, a municipality in Salamanca, Spain Cosamaloapan de Carpio, a municipality in Veracruz, Mexico Diego del Carpio, a municipality located in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain El Carpio, Valladolid, a village in Valladolid province, Spain El Carpio, a city in Córdoba, Spain El Carpio de Tajo, a village in Toledo, Spain Santa Cruz Venta de Carpio, an urban village in San Cristóbal Ecatepec, Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico Carp.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Cedric is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Cedric by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Cedric Carpio

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Cedric Carpio:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Cedric?
The first name Cedric originates from English. Cedric () is a given name invented by Sir Walter Scott in the 1819 novel Ivanhoe. The invented name is based on Cerdic, the name of a 6th-century Anglo-Saxon king (itself from Brittonic Coroticus). The name was not popularly used until the children's book Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett was published in 1885 to 1886, the protagonist of which is called Cedric Errol. The book was highly successful, causing a fashion trend in children's formal dress in America and popularized the given name.
When was Cedric most popular?
The name Cedric reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Carpio?
The surname Carpio originates from Spanish. Becerril del Carpio, an urban village in Alar del Rey, Palencia, Castilla-Leon, Spain Carpio, North Dakota, a city in Ward County, North Dakota, USA Carpio de Azaba, a municipality in Salamanca, Spain Cosamaloapan de Carpio, a municipality in Veracruz, Mexico Diego del Carpio, a municipality located in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain El Carpio, Valladolid, a village in Valladolid province, Spain El Carpio, a city in Córdoba, Spain El Carpio de Tajo, a village in Toledo, Spain Santa Cruz Venta de Carpio, an urban village in San Cristóbal Ecatepec, Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico Carp.
What are the origins of the name Cedric Carpio?
The name Cedric Carpio combines two different traditions: the first name Cedric has English roots, while the surname Carpio originates from Spanish.
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