Cardiff Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KAR-diff //ˈkɑːrdɪf//
Origin: Welsh; English
Meaning: fort on the river (Welsh); from Cardiff (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Cardiff is of Welsh origin, derived from 'Caerdydd', meaning 'fort on the river'. It refers to the city in Wales, which has historical significance as a port and a center of trade.
In English contexts, it is often used as a place name, reflecting its geographical roots. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Famous people named Cardiff
In this section, you will find notable people named Cardiff. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Cardiff who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Cardiff who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Cardiff Giant — hoax.
Cardiff City F.C. — football club.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cardiff was first seen in the United States in 2022.
Cardiff has ranked as high as #1385 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Cardiff has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Cardiff is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Cardiff was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Cardiff
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Cardiff.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 |