Cordell
Boy name · #1978 in 2025 · Uniqueness 75/100
Cordell is currently the #1978 boy name in the United States — 77 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1346, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 23,377 boys born in 2025 was named Cordell.
The 121-year story
Cordell first appears in the Social Security records in 1904, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1998, when 387 boys were named Cordell — good for #531 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Cordell per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Cordell in class?
Cordell scores 75 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Cordell will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Cordell is most common
Geography matters for names, and Cordell is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Cordells were FL (8), TX (8), MO (5), NC (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Cordell
Statistically, parents drawn to Cordell tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Marcell, Tyrell, Markell, Terrell, and Kendell.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Cordell | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77 | #1976 |
| 2024 | 69 | #2133 |
| 2023 | 89 | #1803 |
| 2022 | 87 | #1839 |
| 2021 | 82 | #1870 |
| 2020 | 90 | #1716 |
| 2019 | 78 | #1899 |
| 2018 | 87 | #1762 |
| 2017 | 125 | #1402 |
| 2016 | 114 | #1491 |
| 2015 | 130 | #1346 |
| 2014 | 119 | #1414 |
| 2013 | 124 | #1361 |
| 2012 | 109 | #1478 |
| 2011 | 127 | #1331 |
| 2010 | 138 | #1263 |
| 2009 | 195 | #1008 |
| 2008 | 279 | #786 |
| 2007 | 165 | #1102 |
| 2006 | 137 | #1224 |
| 2005 | 127 | #1245 |
| 2004 | 167 | #991 |
| 2003 | 173 | #946 |
| 2002 | 189 | #868 |
| 2001 | 244 | #720 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cordell a popular boy name?
Cordell ranked #1978 among boys in 2025 with 77 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1346.
When was the name Cordell most popular?
Cordell peaked in 1998, when 387 American boys received the name (ranked #531 that year). Since 1998 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Cordell?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 23,377 newborn American boys was named Cordell. It scores 75/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.