Cardell
Every Cardell since 1914 — 2,394 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cardell
Cardell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,056 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 2,394 American babies have been named Cardell. Its peak came in 1989, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cardell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cardell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 8 | #9,056 |
| 2024 | — | — | 11 | #7,340 |
| 2023 | — | — | 13 | #6,603 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,428 |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #8,963 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 19 | #4,991 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,275 |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #9,865 |
| 2016 | — | — | 22 | #4,498 |
| 2015 | — | — | 22 | #4,421 |
| 2014 | — | — | 21 | #4,559 |
| 2013 | — | — | 23 | #4,203 |
| 2012 | — | — | 26 | #3,911 |
| 2011 | — | — | 18 | #5,009 |
| 2010 | — | — | 25 | #4,010 |
| 2009 | — | — | 23 | #4,301 |
| 2008 | — | — | 34 | #3,295 |
| 2007 | — | — | 25 | #4,026 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #4,890 |
| 2005 | — | — | 25 | #3,730 |
| 2004 | — | — | 20 | #4,288 |
| 2003 | — | — | 31 | #3,052 |
| 2002 | — | — | 21 | #3,932 |
| 2001 | — | — | 25 | #3,431 |
| 2000 | — | — | 23 | #3,554 |
| 1995 | — | — | 21 | #3,205 |
| 1990 | — | — | 32 | #2,223 |
| 1985 | — | — | 35 | #1,732 |
| 1980 | — | — | 20 | #2,458 |
| 1975 | — | — | 26 | #1,840 |
| 1970 | — | — | 28 | #1,623 |
| 1965 | — | — | 38 | #1,235 |
| 1960 | — | — | 26 | #1,586 |
| 1955 | — | — | 40 | #1,186 |
| 1950 | — | — | 27 | #1,401 |
| 1945 | — | — | 21 | #1,451 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,549 | 22 | #1,438 |
| 1935 | — | — | 9 | #2,556 |
| 1930 | — | — | 11 | #2,466 |
| 1925 | — | — | 10 | #2,775 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,089 | 9 | #2,992 |
| 1915 | — | — | 5 | #3,903 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cardell in 2025?
Cardell ranked #9,056 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cardell?
2,394 babies have been named Cardell in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cardell most popular?
Cardell peaked in 1989, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Cardell a boy or girl name?
Cardell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cardell rising or falling?
Cardell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.