unisex name
Ardel
ar-DEL (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 128
Ardel is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 76% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1963 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1917, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ardel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 23 |
| 1920s | 25 |
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 10 |
How Popular Is Ardel?
In 1963, Ardel was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ardel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ardel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ardel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ardel
- English ar-DEL
Sibling Names for Ardel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ardel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ardel
How popular is the name Ardel?
In 1963, Ardel was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Ardel a girl's or a boy's name?
Ardel is used for both girls and boys. About 76% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Ardel?
Ardel has 2 syllables.
When was Ardel most popular?
Ardel peaked in 1917, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.