Cordell
2 countries#1976 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Cordell was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
10,988 births recorded 1903–2025 · currently #1976 · peaked in 1998 with 387 births
Most common in: Illinois, Texas, Tennessee, California, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
117 births recorded 1996–2017 · peaked in 2008 with 22 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
117 births recorded 1996–2017 · peaked in 2008 with 22 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Cordell’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1224 | — |
| 2007 | #1102 | ↑122 |
| 2008 | #786 | ↑316 |
| 2009 | #1008 | ↓222 |
| 2010 | #1263 | ↓255 |
| 2011 | #1331 | ↓68 |
| 2012 | #1478 | ↓147 |
| 2013 | #1361 | ↑117 |
| 2014 | #1414 | ↓53 |
| 2015 | #1346 | ↑68 |
| 2016 | #1491 | ↓145 |
| 2017 | #1402 | ↑89 |
| 2018 | #1762 | ↓360 |
| 2019 | #1899 | ↓137 |
| 2020 | #1716 | ↑183 |
| 2021 | #1870 | ↓154 |
| 2022 | #1839 | ↑31 |
| 2023 | #1803 | ↑36 |
| 2024 | #2133 | ↓330 |
| 2025 | #1976 | ↑157 |
Frequently asked questions about Cordell
Is Cordell a popular name?
Yes — Cordell currently ranks #1976 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Cordell more common for boys or girls?
Cordell is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Cordell most popular?
Cordell peaked in 1998 in United States, with 387 recorded births that year.
Is Cordell rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Cordell’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1064 in 1904 to #1976 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Cordell?
At least 11,105 babies have been recorded with the name Cordell across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Cordell popular in more than one country?
Yes — Cordell appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Cordell?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Cordell include Arrow, Davon, Donte.
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