Cordelia
girl name#980 in 2025Cordelia entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #204 in 1880, ranks #980 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#980
rank today
#204
peak (1880)
258
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #267 |
| 1890s | #366 |
| 1900s | #435 |
| 1910s | #556 |
| 1920s | #691 |
| 1930s | #747 |
| 1940s | #907 |
| 1950s | #1138 |
| 1960s | #1554 |
| 1970s | #2357 |
| 1980s | #2820 |
| 1990s | #3275 |
| 2000s | #1731 |
| 2010s | #1121 |
| 2020s | #1039 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cordelia has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 7,800 people named Cordelia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cordelia alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cordelia in 2025?
- Cordelia ranks #980 among US girl names in 2025, with 258 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cordelia most popular?
- Cordelia peaked in 1880, reaching #204 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cordelia with classmates?
- Cordelia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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