Ardelia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationar-DEE-lee-uh / ɑːrˈdiːliəLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: strong; English: noble
Historical & Cultural Background
Ardelia is derived from the Latin name 'Ardelia', which is thought to be related to the word 'ardens', meaning 'burning' or 'passionate'. The name has been used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 19th century. It is relatively rare and has not been widely adopted in modern times.
Trend Summary
Ardelia has remained uncommon in the United States, with little fluctuation in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ardel
- Ardella
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ardelia was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ardelia has ranked as high as #877 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Mississippi, Virginia, North Carolina, Arkansas, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Ardelia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ardelia (1939)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1889 | 9 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1892 | 12 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1897 | 11 |
| 1898 | 13 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1902 | 12 |
| 1903 | 10 |
| 1904 | 11 |
| 1905 | 14 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1908 | 20 |
| 1909 | 18 |
| 1910 | 12 |
| 1911 | 16 |
| 1912 | 28 |
| 1913 | 16 |
| 1914 | 27 |
| 1915 | 22 |
| 1916 | 34 |
| 1917 | 30 |
| 1918 | 20 |
| 1919 | 27 |
| 1920 | 28 |
| 1921 | 32 |
| 1922 | 28 |
| 1923 | 29 |
| 1924 | 39 |
| 1925 | 28 |
| 1926 | 24 |
| 1927 | 13 |
| 1928 | 21 |
| 1929 | 16 |
| 1930 | 18 |
| 1931 | 18 |
| 1932 | 21 |
| 1933 | 20 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1935 | 21 |
| 1936 | 15 |
| 1937 | 18 |
| 1938 | 19 |
| 1939 | 19 |
| 1940 | 26 |
| 1941 | 15 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 12 |
| 1944 | 18 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1949 | 21 |
| 1950 | 16 |
| 1951 | 17 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 15 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 21 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1992 | 6 |