Cordell
How to say it: kor-DEL · /kɔrˈdɛl/
From an Old French occupational surname meaning 'rope maker' (from 'corde', cord/rope).
Cordell was the 1,598th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 77 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 39% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,682 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,598 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 77 |
| Share of births | 1 in 43,056 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −39% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,682 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Cordell peaked in the 1990s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Cordell is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Cordell
- Cordell Hull (1871–1955)American politician, U.S. Secretary of State from 1933 to 1944
- Cordell Tinch (born 2000)American athlete
- Cordell Cato (born 1992)Trinidadian footballer
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