How Many People Are Named Cardell?

Complete statistics for the name Cardell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Cardell
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Cardell is a very rare name, with only 1,833 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 180,071 Americans. This unique moniker peaked in popularity back in 1989 with 41 births, showing a steady decline since then.

~928
Living in US
1 in 357,165
Americans
1989
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Cardell
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative Confident
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,843
Worldwide Bearers
#195,636
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,833
🇨🇦 Canada
3
🇦🇺 Australia
2
🇩🇪 Germany
1
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
1
🇲🇽 Mexico
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1
🇹🇭 Thailand
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,829 (100%)
♀ Female
3 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 52
552
Would be under 30 (23%)
891
Would be 30–60 (37%)
942
Would be over 60 (39%)

All 2,385 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1989

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
47
Modern Appeal
63
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Cardell Through the Generations

Cardell has been a name that has seen its share of ups and downs over the years. With a total of 2,385 births recorded throughout history, it's clear that this name has always been a niche choice. The current estimate of 1,833 individuals named Cardell living in the US today suggests a strong community of bearers, despite the declining trend since its peak in 1989. Interestingly, the age distribution reveals a fairly even spread, with 23% under 30, 38% aged 30-60, and 39% over 60, indicating a diverse group of people named Cardell across different generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Louisiana 162
Illinois 71
California 27
Mississippi 25
Texas 15
New York 11
Pennsylvania 6
Arkansas 5
Missouri 5
North Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Cardell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cardell's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Cardell

How Many People Have the Name Cardell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 928 people in the United States currently share the name Cardell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 357,165 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cardell a Common or Rare Name?

Cardell is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Cardell Mean?

Cardell means "creative variant of Cardell" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cardell in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Cardell Most Popular?

The name Cardell reached peak popularity in 1989, with 41 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Cardell?

Approximately 928 people named Cardell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 928. That works out to roughly 1 in 357,165 Americans.

Is Cardell a rare name?

Cardell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 357,165 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cardell mean?

Cardell means "creative variant of Cardell" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Cardell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cardell are male and 0% are female.

When was Cardell most popular?

Cardell peaked in 1989 with 41 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US928
All-Time Births928
1 in X1 in 357,165
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age52
Peak Year1989
World Rank#195,636
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.