Cord Boy

Popularity: #917 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KORD //kɔrd//

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: cord; Latin: heart

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Cord has its roots in the Latin word "cor", meaning "heart". This etymological lineage reflects a broader tradition in which names derived from Latin often carried significant emotional or symbolic weight.

The transition from Latin to Old French saw the term evolve, with variations appearing in medieval texts, before making its way into the English language. The name Cord, while less common, can be seen as a diminutive or derivative form of names like Cordell, which itself has historical ties to the Old French "cordelier", referring to a Franciscan friar, thus linking the name to notions of piety and devotion.

Historically, the name Cord does not have a plethora of notable figures associated with it, but its linguistic relatives have appeared in various cultural contexts. For instance, Cordelia, a name derived from the same root, is famously known from Shakespeare's "King Lear" (1606), where she embodies loyalty and virtue.

This connection to literature underscores the name's association with noble qualities, even if Cord itself has not been as widely recognized in historical texts. The use of Cord in literature and its ties to the heart metaphorically suggest themes of love and compassion.

Culturally, the name Cord evokes a sense of strength and connection, resonating with the idea of binding or tying together, much like a cord itself. This symbolic interpretation aligns with various traditions where names are chosen for their meanings and the virtues they represent.

While Cord may not have a vast historical narrative, its etymological roots and associations with heart and loyalty provide a meaningful backdrop that contributes to its enduring presence in the lexicon of names.

Famous people named Cord

In this section, you will find notable people named Cord. 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 Cord who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Cord who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Cord Jefferson is a writer and television producer best known for his work on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, The Good Place, and The Last O.G..

Cord Meyer is a notable figure best known for his involvement in the Central Intelligence Agency during the Cold War.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Cord, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Cord. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cord was first seen in the United States in 1920.

Cord has ranked as high as #2536 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Oklahoma, Florida, and Missouri.

In the past 5 years the name Cord has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Cord 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 Cord was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Cord.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 21 21
2024 19 19
2023 20 20
2022 24 24
2021 13 13
2020 18 18
2019 19 19
2018 21 21
2017 20 20
2016 24 24
2015 29 29
2014 26 26
2013 32 32
2012 45 45
2011 44 44
2010 38 38
2009 20 20
2008 20 20
2007 19 19
2006 16 16
2005 21 21
2004 26 26
2003 23 23
2002 24 24
2001 20 20
2000 23 23
1999 25 25
1998 31 31
1997 30 30
1996 43 43
1995 36 36
1994 39 39
1993 55 55
1992 51 51
1991 94 94
1990 100 100
1989 84 84
1988 69 69
1987 74 74
1986 45 45
1985 10 10
1984 8 8
1983 12 12
1982 11 11
1981 19 19
1980 14 14
1979 18 18
1978 8 8
1977 19 19
1976 12 12
1975 13 13
1974 13 13
1973 28 28
1972 14 14
1971 38 38
1970 13 13
1969 13 13
1968 24 24
1967 22 22
1966 17 17
1965 19 19
1964 6 6
1963 12 12
1962 27 27
1961 45 45
1920 6 6

Top States for Cord (2022)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
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