Cordell
boy name#1976 in 2025Cordell entered the US charts in 1904, peaked at #531 in 1998, ranks #1976 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1904–2025
#1976
rank today
#531
peak (1998)
77
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1145 |
| 1910s | #1481 |
| 1920s | #1529 |
| 1930s | #1134 |
| 1940s | #874 |
| 1950s | #995 |
| 1960s | #907 |
| 1970s | #913 |
| 1980s | #903 |
| 1990s | #715 |
| 2000s | #953 |
| 2010s | #1475 |
| 2020s | #1890 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cordell has been most popular in Texas, Florida, Ohio.
Living bearers
About 9,300 people named Cordell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cordell alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cordell in 2025?
- Cordell ranks #1976 among US boy names in 2025, with 77 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cordell most popular?
- Cordell peaked in 1998, reaching #531 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cordell with classmates?
- Cordell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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