Holding steady.
Popularity of Ardelle since 1897
Babies named Ardelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 49 |
| 1910s | 249 |
| 1920s | 539 |
| 1930s | 361 |
| 1940s | 204 |
| 1950s | 61 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ardelle is a name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1897 and saw its peak usage in 1928, a period when many feminine elaborations of male names were fashionable. Despite its rarity today, it has a stable presence with minimal fluctuation. The name's trajectory indicates it never achieved widespread popularity, but it has maintained a consistent, if small, number of births over the decades. For parents seeking a name that echoes early 20th-century charm without being common, Ardelle offers an obscure vintage feel.
Ardelle is a name of uncertain etymology, likely an elaboration of Ardell or a feminine form of Ardell. It emerged in the late 19th century, with its first recorded use in the United States in 1897. The name saw modest popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1920s, and has remained in occasional use since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ardie, Dell, Della
Sibling names for Ardelle
Names that share Ardelle's style, for a brother or sister.
