boy's name
Cordel
kor-DEL (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 462
Cordel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 8 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 1997, when 37 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1982.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Cordel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 194 |
| 2000s | 144 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 8 |
How Popular Is Cordel?
In 2020, Cordel was given to 8 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.
Where Cordel Is Used
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 Cordel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cordel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cordel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cordel
- English kor-DEL
Sibling Names for Cordel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cordel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cordel
How popular is the name Cordel?
In 2020, Cordel was given to 8 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 Cordel a girl's or a boy's name?
Cordel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cordel?
Cordel has 2 syllables.
When was Cordel most popular?
Cordel peaked in 1997, when 37 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.