Declining since 1987, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Cordale since 1980
Babies named Cordale per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 144 |
| 1990s | 195 |
| 2000s | 141 |
| 2010s | 90 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Cordale is a modern masculine name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1980. It reached its peak popularity in 1987, when it ranked around 10,695th, with approximately 284,679 boys per year receiving the name. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, placing it among the rarer name choices today. The name carries no deep historical roots; it likely derives from the English surname Cordell or is a creative invention combining common name elements. Despite its obscurity, Cordale offers a distinctive and contemporary feel, fitting alongside other modern coinages from the late 20th century. It has no strong regional ties, appearing sporadically across the country without concentration in any top states.
Cordale appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by combining the popular element 'Cord-' (as in Cordell or Cordova) with the fashionable suffix '-ale'. It has been in sporadic use in the United States since the 1980s, first recorded in 1980. The name is rare, with no well-established etymology beyond its resemblance to the English surname Cordell.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cord, Cory
Variants: Cordell
Sibling names for Cordale
Names that share Cordale's style, for a brother or sister.
