Cordero
Every Cordero since 1986 — 1,816 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cordero
Cordero is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,884 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 1,816 American babies have been named Cordero. Its peak came in 1987, when 349 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 Cordero stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cordero 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 | — | — | 12 | #6,884 |
| 2024 | — | — | 14 | #6,251 |
| 2023 | — | — | 8 | #9,084 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,027 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,186 |
| 2020 | — | — | 17 | #5,289 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,613 |
| 2018 | — | — | 15 | #5,827 |
| 2017 | — | — | 17 | #5,333 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #6,804 |
| 2015 | — | — | 21 | #4,576 |
| 2014 | — | — | 28 | #3,710 |
| 2013 | — | — | 12 | #6,687 |
| 2012 | — | — | 39 | #2,964 |
| 2011 | — | — | 32 | #3,377 |
| 2010 | — | — | 23 | #4,262 |
| 2009 | — | — | 24 | #4,185 |
| 2008 | — | — | 27 | #3,847 |
| 2007 | — | — | 21 | #4,526 |
| 2006 | — | — | 15 | #5,577 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,215 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,299 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,348 |
| 2002 | — | — | 8 | #7,778 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #8,474 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12 | #5,633 |
| 1995 | — | — | 34 | #2,304 |
| 1990 | — | — | 101 | #1,055 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cordero in 2025?
Cordero ranked #6,884 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cordero?
1,816 babies have been named Cordero in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cordero most popular?
Cordero peaked in 1987, when 349 newborns received the name.
Is Cordero a boy or girl name?
Cordero is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cordero rising or falling?
Cordero is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.