Cardelia
girl nameCardelia entered the US charts in 1903, peaked at #1792 in 1903, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1903–2025
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rank today
#1792
peak (1903)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1792 |
| 1910s | #3940 |
| 1920s | #4375 |
| 1930s | #3957 |
| 1940s | #4739 |
| 1950s | #5175 |
| 1960s | #5851 |
| 1970s | #8324 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Cardelia are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Cardelia alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cardelia in 2025?
- Cardelia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cardelia most popular?
- Cardelia peaked in 1903, reaching #1792 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cardelia with classmates?
- Cardelia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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