Cardiff
boy nameCardiff entered the US charts in 2022, peaked at #8990 in 2022, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2022–2025
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rank today
#8990
peak (2022)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2020s | #10670 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Cardiff are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Cardiff is a kid of about 3 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cardiff in 2025?
- Cardiff is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Cardiff most popular?
- Cardiff peaked in 2022, reaching #8990 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cardiff with classmates?
- Cardiff will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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