Cedric Carrion

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cedric Carrion — English
44K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cedric Carrion 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 Carrion: Adolfo Carrión Jr. (born 1961), American businessman and Bronx politician Alejandro Carrión (1915–1992), Ecuadorian poet, novelist and journalist Audrey Carrion (born 1958), American judge Benjamín Carrión (1897–1979), Ecuadorian writer, diplomat, and cultural promoter Clodoveo Carrión Mora (1883–1957), Ecuadorian palaeontologist and naturalist Daniel Alcides Carrión (1857–1885), Peruvian doctor who described Oroya fever Enrique Carrión (born 1967), Cuban boxer Jerónimo Carrión (1804–1873), Ecuadorian president Jerónimo de Carrión (1660–1721), Spanish baroque composer Marcelo Carrión (born 195. 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: Carrion

Spanish

Adolfo Carrión Jr. (born 1961), American businessman and Bronx politician Alejandro Carrión (1915–1992), Ecuadorian poet, novelist and journalist Audrey Carrion (born 1958), American judge Benjamín Carrión (1897–1979), Ecuadorian writer, diplomat, and cultural promoter Clodoveo Carrión Mora (1883–1957), Ecuadorian palaeontologist and naturalist Daniel Alcides Carrión (1857–1885), Peruvian doctor who described Oroya fever Enrique Carrión (born 1967), Cuban boxer Jerónimo Carrión (1804–1873), Ecuadorian president Jerónimo de Carrión (1660–1721), Spanish baroque composer Marcelo Carrión (born 195.

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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 Carrion

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 Carrion:

3
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Carrion?
The surname Carrion originates from Spanish. Adolfo Carrión Jr. (born 1961), American businessman and Bronx politician Alejandro Carrión (1915–1992), Ecuadorian poet, novelist and journalist Audrey Carrion (born 1958), American judge Benjamín Carrión (1897–1979), Ecuadorian writer, diplomat, and cultural promoter Clodoveo Carrión Mora (1883–1957), Ecuadorian palaeontologist and naturalist Daniel Alcides Carrión (1857–1885), Peruvian doctor who described Oroya fever Enrique Carrión (born 1967), Cuban boxer Jerónimo Carrión (1804–1873), Ecuadorian president Jerónimo de Carrión (1660–1721), Spanish baroque composer Marcelo Carrión (born 195.
What are the origins of the name Cedric Carrion?
The name Cedric Carrion combines two different traditions: the first name Cedric has English roots, while the surname Carrion originates from Spanish.
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