Cedric Runyan

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cedric Runyan — English
44K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cedric Runyan 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 Runyan: Runyan is a surname. People with the surname include: Damon Runyon (born Alfred Damon Runyan; 1880–1946), American newspaperman and writer Damon Runyan (born 1976), actor Jon Runyan (born 1973), American politician Jon Runyan Jr. (born 1997), American football player & son of Jon Marla Runyan (born 1969), American athlete and runner Pablo Runyan (1925–2002), Panamanian painter Paul Runyan (1908–2002), American golfer Rachael Runyan (1979–1982), American murder victim Sean Runyan (born 1974), American baseball player Tygh Runyan (born 1976), American/Canadian actor and musician 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: Runyan

English

Runyan is a surname. People with the surname include: Damon Runyon (born Alfred Damon Runyan; 1880–1946), American newspaperman and writer Damon Runyan (born 1976), actor Jon Runyan (born 1973), American politician Jon Runyan Jr. (born 1997), American football player & son of Jon Marla Runyan (born 1969), American athlete and runner Pablo Runyan (1925–2002), Panamanian painter Paul Runyan (1908–2002), American golfer Rachael Runyan (1979–1982), American murder victim Sean Runyan (born 1974), American baseball player Tygh Runyan (born 1976), American/Canadian actor and musician

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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 Runyan

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 Runyan:

9
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Runyan?
The surname Runyan originates from English. Runyan is a surname. People with the surname include: Damon Runyon (born Alfred Damon Runyan; 1880–1946), American newspaperman and writer Damon Runyan (born 1976), actor Jon Runyan (born 1973), American politician Jon Runyan Jr. (born 1997), American football player & son of Jon Marla Runyan (born 1969), American athlete and runner Pablo Runyan (1925–2002), Panamanian painter Paul Runyan (1908–2002), American golfer Rachael Runyan (1979–1982), American murder victim Sean Runyan (born 1974), American baseball player Tygh Runyan (born 1976), American/Canadian actor and musician
How common is the surname Runyan?
The surname Runyan is shared by approximately 6K people worldwide.
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