Cordell
Boy name · English · French · Latin
- US rank
- #1,976
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #531 in 1998
77 babies were named Cordell in the US in 2025. It has dropped 260 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1904–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cordell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 22,173 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cordell, 77 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cordell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCordell first shows up in US birth records in 1903, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 122 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1998, when it ranked #531. Today it's #1,976, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowCordell was 3.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 6,892 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 22,173.
- TrendCordell has slipped 260 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,976. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedCordell is most popular in Missouri, where it ranks #869. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Cordell
Cordell is a boy name of English, French and Latin origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Cordell for boys from 1904 to 2025, in 117 of those 122 years. Its best year was 1998, when it ranked #531 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,976, with 77 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 21 | 46,729 boys |
| 1910s | 21 | 47,416 boys |
| 1920s | 24 | 41,841 boys |
| 1930s | 35 | 28,918 boys |
| 1940s | 41 | 24,655 boys |
| 1950s | 28 | 35,984 boys |
| 1960s | 37 | 27,056 boys |
| 1970s | 51 | 19,612 boys |
| 1980s | 71 | 14,164 boys |
| 1990s | 125 | 7,973 boys |
| 2000s | 98 | 10,156 boys |
| 2010s | 61 | 16,375 boys |
| 2020s | 48 | 20,986 boys |
Other spellings of Cordell
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 Cordell
What is the origin of the name Cordell?
Cordell has English, French, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Cordell a boy or girl name?
Cordell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cordell?
Cordell ranked #1,976 for US boys in 2025, given to 77 babies. Its best year was 1998 (#531).