Kordell
Every Kordell since 1967 — 1,767 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kordell
Kordell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,713 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 1,767 American babies have been named Kordell. Its peak came in 1998, when 174 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 Kordell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kordell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3,713 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,509 |
| 2023 | 35 | #3,385 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,252 |
| 2021 | 46 | #2,757 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,091 |
| 2019 | 30 | #3,680 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3,339 |
| 2017 | 31 | #3,556 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3,264 |
| 2015 | 40 | #2,945 |
| 2014 | 35 | #3,185 |
| 2013 | 54 | #2,349 |
| 2012 | 45 | #2,700 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3,851 |
| 2010 | 46 | #2,664 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2,219 |
| 2008 | 66 | #2,102 |
| 2007 | 40 | #2,954 |
| 2006 | 33 | #3,280 |
| 2005 | 37 | #2,877 |
| 2004 | 44 | #2,517 |
| 2003 | 41 | #2,536 |
| 2002 | 65 | #1,780 |
| 2001 | 49 | #2,138 |
| 2000 | 62 | #1,774 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,074 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,161 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kordell in 2025?
Kordell ranked #3,713 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kordell?
1,767 babies have been named Kordell in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kordell most popular?
Kordell peaked in 1998, when 174 newborns received the name.
Is Kordell a boy or girl name?
Kordell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kordell rising or falling?
Kordell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.