Holding steady.
Popularity of Cordella since 1880
Babies named Cordella per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Cordella's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 15 |
| 1910s | 62 |
| 1920s | 76 |
| 1930s | 62 |
| 1940s | 68 |
| 1950s | 39 |
| 1960s | 40 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cordella is a delicate Latin-derived name meaning 'little heart,' formed from cor (heart) and the feminine diminutive -ella. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1880, its peak year of usage, and has since maintained a stable but extremely rare presence, never entering the top 1000. In the most recent decade, fewer than 5 girls per year received the name, making it an uncommon choice that still carries a clear, romantic meaning. For families seeking a rare vintage name with a heartfelt etymology, Cordella offers a distinctive option without risking misspelling or confusion with its more famous relative, Cordelia.
Cordella is derived from the Latin word cor, cordis, meaning 'heart', combined with a diminutive suffix -ella, giving the sense 'little heart'. It likely emerged in medieval or early modern times as a variant of Cordula or Cordelia. The name was used infrequently in English-speaking countries from the 19th century onward, with scattered appearances in U.S. Social Security records.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cordy, Della, Cora
Sibling names for Cordella
Names that share Cordella's style, for a brother or sister.
