Kord
Meaningbold counsel · German form of Konrad
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,627 in 1966
7 babies were named Kord in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1954–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kord you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kord, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kord would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKord first shows up in US birth records in 1954, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 71 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1966, when it ranked #2,627. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningKord is a German form of Konrad, which means “bold counsel”. Our records link it to English and German roots.
About the name Kord
Kord is a boy name of English and German origin meaning “bold counsel”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with K and ending in “-ord”. US birth records list Kord for boys from 1954 to 2025, in 45 of those 72 years. Its best year was 1966, when it ranked #2,627 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.5 | 2,068,966 boys |
| 1960s | 2.0 | 492,611 boys |
| 1970s | 0.6 | 1,587,302 boys |
| 1980s | 3.1 | 320,513 boys |
| 1990s | 5.8 | 173,010 boys |
| 2000s | 3.9 | 258,398 boys |
| 2010s | 6.8 | 145,985 boys |
| 2020s | 3.1 | 320,856 boys |
Other spellings of Kord
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- 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 Kord
What does the name Kord mean?
Kord means “bold counsel” in German, as a form of Konrad.
What is the origin of the name Kord?
Kord has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kord a boy or girl name?
Kord is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kord?
Kord ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1966 (#2,627).