Declining since 1988, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Cardell since 1914
Babies named Cardell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1989, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Cardell's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 58 |
| 1920s | 83 |
| 1930s | 100 |
| 1940s | 207 |
| 1950s | 310 |
| 1960s | 271 |
| 1970s | 278 |
| 1980s | 314 |
| 1990s | 264 |
| 2000s | 245 |
| 2010s | 192 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Cardell is a Modern English given name first recorded in the United States in 1914. It ranked 8,910 in 2025, reflecting approximately 1 in 213,510 newborns that year. The name experienced its peak popularity in 1973 and has been on a declining trajectory since 1988. As a modern coinage, its etymology is not deeply rooted in historical language traditions; it likely arose as a variant of the surname Cordell or as a blend of familiar name elements. Cardell never broke into the top 1,000 names nationally and has no recorded top state concentrations. Its usage pattern is typical of many invented American names of the early 20th century. Despite its rarity, Cardell maintains a presence among families seeking distinctive yet phonetically straightforward names. The name's trajectory places it in a falling trend, reflecting a broader shift away from similar-sounding names.
Cardell is a Modern English coinage that first appeared in the early 20th century, likely as a variant of the surname Cordell or as a blend of names like Carl and Dell. It has no established meaning in a traditional sense. The name saw modest use, particularly in the United States, with its peak popularity in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Card, Dell
Variants: Cordell
Sibling names for Cardell
Names that share Cardell's style, for a brother or sister.
