girl's name
Cardelia
kar-DEE-lee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 140
Cardelia is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1971 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 1951, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1903.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Cardelia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 36 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 45 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Cardelia?
In 1971, Cardelia 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 Cardelia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cardelia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cardelia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cardelia
- English kar-DEE-lee-uh
Sibling Names for Cardelia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cardelia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cardelia
How popular is the name Cardelia?
In 1971, Cardelia 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 Cardelia a girl's or a boy's name?
Cardelia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cardelia?
Cardelia has 4 syllables.
When was Cardelia most popular?
Cardelia peaked in 1951, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.