Holding steady.
Popularity of Cordia since 1880
Babies named Cordia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Cordia's real moment was 1896.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 109 |
| 1890s | 202 |
| 1900s | 187 |
| 1910s | 259 |
| 1920s | 242 |
| 1930s | 108 |
| 1940s | 115 |
| 1950s | 101 |
| 1960s | 51 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cordia first appeared in Social Security Administration records in 1880, the same year official data collection began. Its peak year was 1896, when it saw the highest recorded usage. Since then, its trajectory has been stable, remaining a rare but consistent choice. The name has never entered the top 1000 in recent decades, and its 1-in-N rate is not applicable due to low frequency. Cordia has no recorded top states, indicating its use was geographically dispersed. As a Latinate name with a sweet, vintage sound, Cordia appeals to parents seeking a gentle, feminine name with historical roots.
Cordia is likely a feminine given name derived from the Latin word 'cor' (genitive 'cordis'), meaning 'heart'. It may also be a shortened form of Cordelia, a name of debated origin possibly related to the Welsh 'cryddel' meaning 'jewel of the sea' or Celtic 'cored' meaning 'daughter of the sea'. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Cordia saw modest use in the United States, peaking in popularity around 1896.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cordie, Cory, Dia
Sibling names for Cordia
Names that share Cordia's style, for a brother or sister.
