Cedric Peppers

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cedric Peppers — English
44K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cedric Peppers 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 Peppers: Piperaceae or the pepper family, a large family of flowering plants Capsicum or pepper, a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae Sichuan pepper, a strong spice "Alder pepper", the flower of Alnus alnobetula Pepper (band), a rock-reggae band originally from Hawaii The Peppers, a French male instrumental group "Pepper" (song), a 1996 song by Butthole Surfers "Pepper", an instrumental song by Linkin Park from LP Underground 11 "Pepper", a song by Death Cab for Cutie from the 2022 album Asphalt Meadows "Peppers", a song by Lana Del Rey from the 2023 album Did You Know That T. 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: Peppers

French

Piperaceae or the pepper family, a large family of flowering plants Capsicum or pepper, a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae Sichuan pepper, a strong spice "Alder pepper", the flower of Alnus alnobetula Pepper (band), a rock-reggae band originally from Hawaii The Peppers, a French male instrumental group "Pepper" (song), a 1996 song by Butthole Surfers "Pepper", an instrumental song by Linkin Park from LP Underground 11 "Pepper", a song by Death Cab for Cutie from the 2022 album Asphalt Meadows "Peppers", a song by Lana Del Rey from the 2023 album Did You Know That T.

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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 Peppers

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 Peppers:

11
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

5
Personality Number

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

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 Peppers?
The surname Peppers originates from French. Piperaceae or the pepper family, a large family of flowering plants Capsicum or pepper, a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae Sichuan pepper, a strong spice "Alder pepper", the flower of Alnus alnobetula Pepper (band), a rock-reggae band originally from Hawaii The Peppers, a French male instrumental group "Pepper" (song), a 1996 song by Butthole Surfers "Pepper", an instrumental song by Linkin Park from LP Underground 11 "Pepper", a song by Death Cab for Cutie from the 2022 album Asphalt Meadows "Peppers", a song by Lana Del Rey from the 2023 album Did You Know That T.
What are the origins of the name Cedric Peppers?
The name Cedric Peppers combines two different traditions: the first name Cedric has English roots, while the surname Peppers originates from French.
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