How Many People Are Named Cordie?

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

Cordie
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Cordie is a very rare female name, with only 253 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,302,836 Americans. The vast majority of those named Cordie are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~210
Living in US
1 in 1,578,330
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Cordelia
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Traditional Resilient Mature
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

253
Worldwide Bearers
#252,325
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1
🇯🇲 Jamaica
1
🇮🇹 Italy
1
🇮🇳 India
1
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
1
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇦🇷 Argentina
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
35 (14%)
♀ Female
219 (86%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 110
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
28
Would be 30–60 (1%)
2,189
Would be over 60 (99%)

All 2,217 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: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
90
Modern Appeal
10
International
5

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

📜 Cordie Through the Generations

Cordie has been a name that has seen steady usage since the early 20th century, peaking in popularity in 1916 with 67 births. Over the decades, it has maintained a stable presence, though it's now predominantly associated with older generations. With an estimated 253 individuals named Cordie living in the US today, the name's current bearers are largely over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older adults. This trend suggests that while Cordie remains a cherished name, it's less likely to be chosen by younger parents today.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 124
Kentucky 65
Tennessee 63
North Carolina 48
Virginia 22
Alabama 18
Mississippi 10
Oklahoma 10
Georgia 6
Arkansas 5

✨ Similar Names to Cordie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cordie's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Cordie

How Many People Have the Name Cordie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 210 people in the United States currently share the name Cordie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,578,330 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cordie a Common or Rare Name?

Cordie 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 Cordie Mean?

Cordie means "creative variant of Cordelia" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cordie in SSA data, approximately 14% are male and 86% are female.

When Was Cordie Most Popular?

The name Cordie reached peak popularity in 1916, with 67 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Cordie?

Approximately 210 people named Cordie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 210. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,578,330 Americans.

Is Cordie a rare name?

Cordie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,578,330 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cordie mean?

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

Is Cordie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 14% of people named Cordie are male and 86% are female.

When was Cordie most popular?

Cordie peaked in 1916 with 67 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US210
All-Time Births210
1 in X1 in 1,578,330
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age110
Peak Year1916
World Rank#252,325
Male %14%
Female %86%

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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.