Ardell
girl nameArdell entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #742 in 1922, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
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rank today
#742
peak (1922)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1279 |
| 1890s | #1215 |
| 1900s | #1220 |
| 1910s | #901 |
| 1920s | #846 |
| 1930s | #940 |
| 1940s | #1473 |
| 1950s | #2297 |
| 1960s | #4771 |
| 1970s | #8988 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Ardell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ardell alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ardell in 2025?
- Ardell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ardell most popular?
- Ardell peaked in 1922, reaching #742 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ardell with classmates?
- Ardell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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