Cedric Cookson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cedric Cookson — English
44K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cedric Cookson 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 Cookson: Henry Cookson (born 1975), British explorer and adventurer Brian Cookson (born 1951), British cyclist, and president of British Cycling Dame Catherine Cookson (1906–1998), English romance novelist Edgar Christopher Cookson (1883–1915), British naval officer, awarded the Victoria Cross Harry Cookson (1869–1922), English footballer Isaac Cookson (foundryman) (1679–1743), English industrialist, founder of the Cookson Group Isaac Cookson (politician) (1817–1870), merchant and New Zealand politician Oliver Cookson (born 1979), British entrepreneur, founder of Myprotein Peter Cookson (1913–1990), Am. 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: Cookson

English

Henry Cookson (born 1975), British explorer and adventurer Brian Cookson (born 1951), British cyclist, and president of British Cycling Dame Catherine Cookson (1906–1998), English romance novelist Edgar Christopher Cookson (1883–1915), British naval officer, awarded the Victoria Cross Harry Cookson (1869–1922), English footballer Isaac Cookson (foundryman) (1679–1743), English industrialist, founder of the Cookson Group Isaac Cookson (politician) (1817–1870), merchant and New Zealand politician Oliver Cookson (born 1979), British entrepreneur, founder of Myprotein Peter Cookson (1913–1990), Am.

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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 Cookson

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 Cookson:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

5
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Cookson?
The surname Cookson originates from English. Henry Cookson (born 1975), British explorer and adventurer Brian Cookson (born 1951), British cyclist, and president of British Cycling Dame Catherine Cookson (1906–1998), English romance novelist Edgar Christopher Cookson (1883–1915), British naval officer, awarded the Victoria Cross Harry Cookson (1869–1922), English footballer Isaac Cookson (foundryman) (1679–1743), English industrialist, founder of the Cookson Group Isaac Cookson (politician) (1817–1870), merchant and New Zealand politician Oliver Cookson (born 1979), British entrepreneur, founder of Myprotein Peter Cookson (1913–1990), Am.
How common is the surname Cookson?
The surname Cookson is shared by approximately 3K people worldwide.
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