Cord
Boy name · English · French · German
- US rank
- #4,707
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,058 in 1990
21 babies were named Cord in the US in 2025. It has climbed 334 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1920–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cord you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 81,301 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cord, 21 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cord would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCord first shows up in US birth records in 1920, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 105 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1990, when it ranked #1,058. Today it's #4,707, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCord has climbed 334 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,707. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Cord
Cord is a boy name of English, French and German origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-ord”. US birth records list Cord for boys from 1920 to 2025, in 66 of those 106 years. Its best year was 1990, when it ranked #1,058 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,707, with 21 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 boys |
| 1960s | 9.7 | 103,520 boys |
| 1970s | 11 | 94,073 boys |
| 1980s | 18 | 54,645 boys |
| 1990s | 26 | 39,124 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 93,897 boys |
| 2010s | 16 | 63,371 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 90,226 boys |
Other spellings of Cord
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Cord
What is the origin of the name Cord?
Cord has English, French, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Cord a boy or girl name?
Cord is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cord?
Cord ranked #4,707 for US boys in 2025, given to 21 babies. Its best year was 1990 (#1,058).