Cordell
Every Cordell since 1903 — 10,988 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cordell
Cordell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,977 in 2025 with 77 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1903, 10,988 American babies have been named Cordell. Its peak came in 1998, when 387 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Cordell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cordell 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 | — | — | 77 | #1,977 |
| 2024 | — | — | 69 | #2,137 |
| 2023 | — | — | 89 | #1,804 |
| 2022 | — | — | 87 | #1,841 |
| 2021 | — | — | 82 | #1,873 |
| 2020 | — | — | 90 | #1,718 |
| 2019 | — | — | 78 | #1,902 |
| 2018 | — | — | 87 | #1,764 |
| 2017 | — | — | 125 | #1,406 |
| 2016 | — | — | 114 | #1,491 |
| 2015 | — | — | 130 | #1,347 |
| 2014 | — | — | 119 | #1,417 |
| 2013 | — | — | 124 | #1,362 |
| 2012 | — | — | 109 | #1,478 |
| 2011 | — | — | 127 | #1,334 |
| 2010 | — | — | 138 | #1,264 |
| 2009 | — | — | 195 | #1,008 |
| 2008 | — | — | 279 | #786 |
| 2007 | — | — | 165 | #1,104 |
| 2006 | — | — | 137 | #1,224 |
| 2005 | — | — | 127 | #1,246 |
| 2004 | — | — | 167 | #991 |
| 2003 | — | — | 173 | #948 |
| 2002 | — | — | 189 | #870 |
| 2001 | — | — | 244 | #720 |
| 2000 | — | — | 285 | #640 |
| 1995 | — | — | 267 | #631 |
| 1990 | — | — | 184 | #748 |
| 1985 | — | — | 63 | #1,183 |
| 1980 | — | — | 82 | #996 |
| 1975 | — | — | 108 | #800 |
| 1970 | — | — | 84 | #882 |
| 1965 | — | — | 90 | #778 |
| 1960 | — | — | 44 | #1,180 |
| 1955 | — | — | 85 | #792 |
| 1950 | — | — | 52 | #960 |
| 1945 | — | — | 54 | #852 |
| 1940 | — | — | 75 | #698 |
| 1935 | — | — | 19 | #1,599 |
| 1930 | — | — | 32 | #1,264 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,121 | 21 | #1,695 |
| 1920 | — | — | 37 | #1,186 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,190 | 16 | #1,804 |
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Famous people named Cordell
- Cordell Hull Politician · 1871–1955
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cordell in 2025?
Cordell ranked #1,977 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 77 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cordell?
10,988 babies have been named Cordell in the United States since 1903, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cordell most popular?
Cordell peaked in 1998, when 387 newborns received the name.
Is Cordell a boy or girl name?
Cordell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cordell rising or falling?
Cordell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Cordell?
Well-known people named Cordell include Cordell Hull (politician).