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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Cordell — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Cordelia|Cordelle
FrenchBoy↓ Fading

Cordell

kor-DEL · 2 syllables

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#2132
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#2132
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 23
Peak rank
#1718 in 2020
5yr change
-316 ranks
Birth frequency
1.9 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2132 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
French boy names
Cordell

Popularity score: 23  ·  SSA Rank: #2132

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-316 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
OccupationalLatin RootMasculine2-syllableClassicVintageRareStrong Character
Character
strong heartloyal spiritquiet confidencesteadfast honor
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Cordells

ambitiousdeterminedgroundedcreativediplomatic
STRONG
High confidence

Cordell is a French boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2132 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -316 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2132 · very rare
Cordell at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'cordus' meaning 'heart', or from Old French indicating a rope maker or cord worker. Associated with strength and craftsmanship.
Language root:Latin · Old French
Peak rank:#1718 in 2020
5yr change:-316 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Cordell Hull
U.S. Secretary of State
Cordell Broadus
Actor
Similar Sound
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Works Well With
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Cordell illustration
Name Intelligence
Cordell · Overview
Summary

Cordell is a French boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2132 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Cordell carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 316 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
cordell.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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