How Many People Are Named Shedrick?
Complete statistics for the name Shedrick: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shedrick, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 163,567 Americans today, making it truly unique among names. With around 2,018 people named Shedrick alive in the US, its peak popularity was in 1973 when 84 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 57All 2,675 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1973Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shedrick Through the Generations
Shedrick has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1973, reflecting a generational shift away from its usage. Today, the majority of those named Shedrick are aged 30 to 60, indicating a middle-aged demographic that grew up during the name's heyday. The name's current trend suggests it's becoming less popular, but it still holds a place between classic and modern naming styles.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shedrick's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shedrick
How Many People Have the Name Shedrick?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 879 people in the United States currently share the name Shedrick. That works out to roughly 1 in every 377,075 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shedrick a Common or Rare Name?
Shedrick is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Shedrick Mean?
Shedrick means "creative variant of Derrick" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shedrick in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Shedrick Most Popular?
The name Shedrick reached peak popularity in 1973, with 84 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Shedrick?
Approximately 879 people named Shedrick live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 879. That works out to roughly 1 in 377,075 Americans.
Is Shedrick a rare name?
Shedrick is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 377,075 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shedrick mean?
Shedrick means "creative variant of Derrick" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shedrick more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Shedrick are male and 0% are female.
When was Shedrick most popular?
Shedrick peaked in 1973 with 84 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.