Cordell Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkor-DEL / /kɔːrˈdɛl/French; English
Meaning
French: 'from the cord'; English: 'a maker of cords'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Cordell has roots in both French and English cultures. In French, it is derived from the word for 'cord', indicating a connection to craftsmanship. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, often associated with artisans or tradespeople. It gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century.
Trend Summary
Cordell has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cord
- Cordy
International Variants
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Famous people named Cordell
Cordell Hull was an American politician who served as Secretary of State under President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Cordell Walker is a fictional character played by Chuck Norris in the television series 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.
Fictional characters named Cordell
Cordell Walker is the main character in 'Walker, Texas Ranger', known for his martial arts skills and dedication to justice.
Cordell is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his quirky personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cordell was first seen in the United States in 1904. Cordell has ranked as high as #885 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in Illinois, Tennessee, California, Texas, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Cordell has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cordell (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 | |
| OH | 6 | |
| AL | 5 | |
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 12 |
| 1914 | 20 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1916 | 26 |
| 1917 | 27 |
| 1918 | 20 |
| 1919 | 36 |
| 1920 | 37 |
| 1921 | 31 |
| 1922 | 36 |
| 1923 | 28 |
| 1924 | 21 |
| 1925 | 21 |
| 1926 | 25 |
| 1927 | 33 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 18 |
| 1930 | 32 |
| 1931 | 28 |
| 1932 | 28 |
| 1933 | 49 |
| 1934 | 36 |
| 1935 | 19 |
| 1936 | 36 |
| 1937 | 31 |
| 1938 | 50 |
| 1939 | 57 |
| 1940 | 75 |
| 1941 | 68 |
| 1942 | 57 |
| 1943 | 55 |
| 1944 | 66 |
| 1945 | 54 |
| 1946 | 52 |
| 1947 | 45 |
| 1948 | 52 |
| 1949 | 55 |
| 1950 | 52 |
| 1951 | 56 |
| 1952 | 63 |
| 1953 | 49 |
| 1954 | 55 |
| 1955 | 85 |
| 1956 | 50 |
| 1957 | 58 |
| 1958 | 42 |
| 1959 | 50 |
| 1960 | 44 |
| 1961 | 63 |
| 1962 | 69 |
| 1963 | 60 |
| 1964 | 77 |
| 1965 | 90 |
| 1966 | 71 |
| 1967 | 68 |
| 1968 | 71 |
| 1969 | 88 |
| 1970 | 84 |
| 1971 | 81 |
| 1972 | 57 |
| 1973 | 83 |
| 1974 | 91 |
| 1975 | 108 |
| 1976 | 80 |
| 1977 | 82 |
| 1978 | 87 |
| 1979 | 85 |
| 1980 | 82 |
| 1981 | 89 |
| 1982 | 68 |
| 1983 | 68 |
| 1984 | 59 |
| 1985 | 63 |
| 1986 | 215 |
| 1987 | 257 |
| 1988 | 249 |
| 1989 | 167 |
| 1990 | 184 |
| 1991 | 163 |
| 1992 | 133 |
| 1993 | 110 |
| 1994 | 216 |
| 1995 | 267 |
| 1996 | 302 |
| 1997 | 318 |
| 1998 | 387 |
| 1999 | 343 |
| 2000 | 285 |
| 2001 | 244 |
| 2002 | 189 |
| 2003 | 173 |
| 2004 | 167 |
| 2005 | 127 |
| 2006 | 137 |
| 2007 | 165 |
| 2008 | 279 |
| 2009 | 195 |
| 2010 | 138 |
| 2011 | 127 |
| 2012 | 109 |
| 2013 | 124 |
| 2014 | 119 |
| 2015 | 129 |
| 2016 | 114 |
| 2017 | 125 |
| 2018 | 87 |
| 2019 | 78 |
| 2020 | 90 |
| 2021 | 82 |
| 2022 | 87 |
| 2023 | 88 |
| 2024 | 69 |