Holding steady.
Popularity of Cardale since 1972
Babies named Cardale per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1988, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Cardale's real moment was 1998.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cardale is a rare modern given name in the United States, first recorded in Social Security data in 1972. It has never entered the national top 1000 rankings, reflecting its uncommon status. The name saw its peak usage in 1998, though even then it was infrequently chosen. Cardale's trajectory has remained generally stable, with sporadic occurrences over the decades. Its origins are likely as a variant of the surname Cardell or a creative respelling, fitting the pattern of modern coined names. While not tied to any particular geographic region in the U.S., Cardale has a contemporary feel similar to other surname-inspired first names.
The name Cardale likely arose as a modern given name, possibly derived from the surname Cardale or as a respelling of Cardell. The surname itself may have English topographic origins, referring to a dweller in a valley where cardoons grew. As a first name, it has seen limited but steady use in the United States since the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Card, Dale
Sibling names for Cardale
Names that share Cardale's style, for a brother or sister.
