Cordell

Cordell is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 69 boys in the United States.

Cordell at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cordell

Cordell belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cordell first appears in Social Security records in 1904. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #531 in 1998, and in 2024 69 babies received the name — 10,760 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cordell in US records

First recorded (US)
1904
Best US rank
#531 in 1998
Peak year
1998
Babies named Cordell in 2024
69
Total since 1880
10,760

Cordell in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1124 in 2008
Babies named Cordell in 2017
3
Total since 1996
117

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cordell mean?

The meaning of Cordell is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cordell a boy or girl name?

Cordell is a boy name. In 2024, 69 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cordell?

Cordell comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cordell?

Cordell first appears in US records in 1904. Its best-ever ranking was #531 in 1998, and 69 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].