How Many People Are Named Cordell?

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

Cordell
Rare
English

Cordell, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 36,043 Americans today, with around 9,156 people bearing it. Interestingly, nearly half of those named Cordell are under 30, giving it a surprisingly modern twist.

~8,592
Living in US
1 in 38,576
Americans
1998
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English surname used as a first name
🌐
Origin
English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Determined Confident Strong
33
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 33 is seen as a powerful number, symbolizing leadership and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,227
Worldwide Bearers
#77,486
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
9,156
🇵🇭 Philippines
12
🇦🇺 Australia
9
🇹🇭 Thailand
8
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
7
🇨🇳 China
5
🇰🇷 South Korea
4
🇲🇽 Mexico
4
🇩🇪 Germany
2
🇳🇬 Nigeria
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
9,131 (100%)
♀ Female
24 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
4,575
Would be under 30 (42%)
3,846
Would be 30–60 (35%)
2,487
Would be over 60 (23%)

All 10,908 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: 1998

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
68
International
5

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

📜 Cordell Through the Generations

Cordell reached its peak popularity in 1998 with 387 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, the average age of someone named Cordell is 42, with a significant portion, 4,575, under 30 years old. This mix of older and younger individuals suggests a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities, yet remains uncommon enough to stand out.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 772
Texas 463
Tennessee 445
California 430
Ohio 397
New York 367
Michigan 354
Florida 338
Pennsylvania 221
Louisiana 195

✨ Similar Names to Cordell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cordell's English roots

📄 About the Name Cordell

How Many People Have the Name Cordell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,592 people in the United States currently share the name Cordell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 38,576 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Cordell a Common or Rare Name?

Cordell is classified as 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 Cordell Mean?

Cordell means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Cordell Most Popular?

The name Cordell reached peak popularity in 1998, with 387 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 Cordell?

Approximately 8,592 people named Cordell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,592. That works out to roughly 1 in 38,576 Americans.

Is Cordell a rare name?

Cordell is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 38,576 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cordell mean?

Cordell means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.

Is Cordell more male or female?

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

When was Cordell most popular?

Cordell peaked in 1998 with 387 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 US8,592
All-Time Births8,592
1 in X1 in 38,576
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age42
Peak Year1998
World Rank#77,486
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.