Is Cordelia a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Cordelia is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Cordelia?

It’s currently ranked #718 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Cordelia?

kor-DEEL-yah · IPA: //kɔːrˈdiːliə//

Cordelia Girl

Popularity: #718 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkor-DEEL-yah / /kɔːrˈdiːliə/

Latin; Celtic

Meaning

Latin: 'heart'; Celtic: 'daughter of the sea'

Historical & Cultural Background

Cordelia is a name of Latin origin, often associated with the character in Shakespeare's play 'King Lear'. The name has also been linked to Celtic roots, suggesting a connection to the sea. It has been used in literature and has gained popularity in various cultures over the centuries. Cordelia is often seen as a symbol of loyalty and virtue.

Trend Summary

Cordelia has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Variants

Cordi
Delia

International Variants

Cordélia (French)
Cordelia (Spanish)
Kordelia (Polish)

Famous people named Cordelia

Cordelia Chase is a fictional character from the television series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and its spin-off 'Angel', known for her development from a self-centered cheerleader to a strong ally.

Cordelia Scott is a notable American author recognized for her contributions to children's literature.

Cordelia Fine is an Australian psychologist and author known for her work on gender and neuroscience.

Cordelia Hemlock is a character in the 'Witch & Wizard' series by James Patterson, known for her magical abilities.

Fictional characters named Cordelia

Cordelia is a character in Shakespeare's 'King Lear', known for her loyalty and tragic fate.

Cordelia is a character in the animated series 'The Fairly OddParents', serving as a love interest for the main character.

Sibling Suggestions

Cassandra Juliet Isadora Evangeline Arabella Seraphina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cordelia was first seen in the United States in 1880. Cordelia has ranked as high as #1108 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Cordelia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Cordelia (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	18	11%
FL	18	11%
NY	17	10%
TX	12	7%
OH	12	7%
MO	9	5%
TN	8	5%
MA	7	4%
MN	7	4%
NC	6	4%
VA	6	4%
CO	6	4%
WI	6	4%
OK	6	4%
PA	6	4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	58
1881	49
1882	39
1883	51
1884	58
1885	58
1886	64
1887	58
1888	54
1889	57
1890	48
1891	51
1892	56
1893	62
1894	52
1895	54
1896	51
1897	71
1898	68
1899	62
1900	79
1901	51
1902	49
1903	52
1904	54
1905	72
1906	57
1907	61
1908	56
1909	69
1910	75
1911	56
1912	90
1913	94
1914	89
1915	135
1916	147
1917	130
1918	125
1919	146
1920	120
1921	141
1922	115
1923	129
1924	131
1925	99
1926	113
1927	109
1928	79
1929	95
1930	89
1931	89
1932	84
1933	76
1934	67
1935	77
1936	92
1937	109
1938	69
1939	87
1940	86
1941	81
1942	70
1943	75
1944	89
1945	68
1946	79
1947	65
1948	90
1949	77
1950	86
1951	83
1952	67
1953	78
1954	68
1955	74
1956	93
1957	77
1958	79
1959	67
1960	79
1961	61
1962	76
1963	54
1964	61
1965	48
1966	67
1967	41
1968	39
1969	40
1970	39
1971	41
1972	33
1973	40
1974	27
1975	39
1976	41
1977	31
1978	31
1979	30
1980	40
1981	29
1982	34
1983	29
1984	28
1985	30
1986	28
1987	39
1988	39
1989	42
1990	38
1991	30
1992	31
1993	34
1994	29
1995	44
1996	25
1997	32
1998	58
1999	46
2000	64
2001	65
2002	115
2003	150
2004	128
2005	149
2006	129
2007	111
2008	132
2009	175
2010	180
2011	181
2012	208
2013	201
2014	267
2015	286
2016	263
2017	210
2018	249
2019	231
2020	252
2021	253
2022	242
2023	219
2024	233