Cardin
Every Cardin since 1976 — 366 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cardin
Cardin is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1976, 366 American babies have been named Cardin — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2008, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Cardin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cardin 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,130 |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #9,918 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #12,457 |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #12,359 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 7 | #9,846 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,272 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #8,981 |
| 2015 | — | — | 12 | #6,740 |
| 2014 | — | — | 8 | #8,907 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,222 |
| 2012 | — | — | 21 | #4,563 |
| 2011 | — | — | 17 | #5,234 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,740 | 21 | #4,546 |
| 2009 | — | — | 21 | #4,606 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,135 | 31 | #3,499 |
| 2007 | — | — | 39 | #2,979 |
| 2006 | — | — | 32 | #3,315 |
| 2005 | — | — | 41 | #2,668 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,291 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #6,801 |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #10,918 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cardin in 2025?
Cardin did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Cardin?
366 babies have been named Cardin in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cardin most popular?
Cardin peaked in 2008, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Cardin a boy or girl name?
Cardin is used for both: about 7% of babies named Cardin have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Cardin rising or falling?
Cardin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.