Cedric Sansone

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cedric Sansone — English
44K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cedric Sansone 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 Sansone: People with the surname Sansone: Susanna-Assunta Sansone - Professor of Data Readiness at the University of Oxford Gilda Sansone - Italian fashion model Greg Sansone - Canadian sports anchor Gianluca Sansone (born 1987) Italian footballer Giovanni Sansone - Italian mathematician Kathryn Sansone - American homemaker Johnny Sansone (born 1957), is an American electric blues musician Lorenzo Sansone - horn player, music editor, educator, and horn manufacturer. 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: Sansone

Italian

People with the surname Sansone: Susanna-Assunta Sansone - Professor of Data Readiness at the University of Oxford Gilda Sansone - Italian fashion model Greg Sansone - Canadian sports anchor Gianluca Sansone (born 1987) Italian footballer Giovanni Sansone - Italian mathematician Kathryn Sansone - American homemaker Johnny Sansone (born 1957), is an American electric blues musician Lorenzo Sansone - horn player, music editor, educator, and horn manufacturer.

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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 Sansone

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 Sansone:

3
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Sansone?
The surname Sansone originates from Italian. People with the surname Sansone: Susanna-Assunta Sansone - Professor of Data Readiness at the University of Oxford Gilda Sansone - Italian fashion model Greg Sansone - Canadian sports anchor Gianluca Sansone (born 1987) Italian footballer Giovanni Sansone - Italian mathematician Kathryn Sansone - American homemaker Johnny Sansone (born 1957), is an American electric blues musician Lorenzo Sansone - horn player, music editor, educator, and horn manufacturer.
What are the origins of the name Cedric Sansone?
The name Cedric Sansone combines two different traditions: the first name Cedric has English roots, while the surname Sansone originates from Italian.
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