Cedric is a name of Welsh origin that has been associated with the legendary Welsh knight Sir Kay. In Arthurian legend, Sir Kay was one of King Arthur's knights and a close friend of the king himself. The name Cedric is believed to have originated from the Welsh name Cadwy, which means "battle chief" or "chief warrior." Throughout history, the name Cedric has been passed down through generations and has become popular in various cultures around the world. Today, it remains a unique and distinctive name that continues to be associated with strength, bravery, and honor, much like its legendary namesake Sir Kay.
The name Chedrick was not particularly popular in the United States during the late 1970s to early 1980s. In fact, it only appeared among newborns' names in three years out of those four decades: six births were recorded for boys named Chedrick in both 1977 and 1979, while eight births occurred in 1980.
This results in a total of 20 babies being given the name Chedrick between these four years. Although this number is relatively low compared to other popular names during that time period, it still shows that some parents chose this unique moniker for their sons during those years.