Cord
boy name#4707 in 2025Cord entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #1058 in 1990, ranks #4707 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
#4707
rank today
#1058
peak (1990)
21
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3815 |
| 1960s | #2010 |
| 1970s | #2607 |
| 1980s | #2629 |
| 1990s | #2024 |
| 2000s | #4210 |
| 2010s | #3781 |
| 2020s | #5057 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cord has been most popular in TX, OK.
Living bearers
About 1,800 people named Cord are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cord alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cord in 2025?
- Cord ranks #4707 among US boy names in 2025, with 21 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cord most popular?
- Cord peaked in 1990, reaching #1058 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cord with classmates?
- Cord will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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