Holding steady.
Popularity of Cordaro since 1986
Babies named Cordaro per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 286 |
| 1990s | 110 |
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Cordaro is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1986, a time when inventive masculine names with the suffix '-aro' or '-ero' gained modest traction. It reached its peak usage in the following year, 1987, but has since remained extremely uncommon, never entering the national top 1000. The name shows a stable trajectory with no recent revival; it has not been recorded in any state as a top name. Parents choosing Cordaro today are likely drawn to its melodic, Italianate sound and its rarity, but its exact origin and meaning remain uncertain.
Cordaro first appears in U.S. records in 1986, likely a modern coinage. It may be a blend of names like Cordell and Dario, or an elaboration of the Spanish word 'cordero' (lamb), but no direct link to a pre-existing name has been established. Its usage has remained very rare since the 1980s.
Sibling names for Cordaro
Names that share Cordaro's style, for a brother or sister.
