Boy nameNot in the current top chartsRising
Cordel
2 syllablesPeak year: 19976 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Cordel's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Cordel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Cordel |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 37 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 8 |
Cordel through the decades
- Cordel peaked in 1997, when 37 babies were named Cordel in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2008–2020), use of Cordel has fallen 48% compared to the 10 years before that.