Holding steady.
Popularity of Kardell since 1986
Babies named Kardell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Kardell is a modern American coinage first recorded in 1986. It has never entered widespread use; its peak year was 2009, yet it never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable in recent years, indicating consistent but minimal usage. Like many modern invented names, Kardell offers a distinctive sound without deep historical roots, appealing to parents seeking a unique identity for their child.
Kardell appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1986. It may blend sounds from surnames such as Cordell (a topographic name for a dweller by a hill) or from given names like Karter. The name saw a peak in usage in 2009 but has remained relatively rare since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kard, Dell
Variants: Cordell
Sibling names for Kardell
Names that share Kardell's style, for a brother or sister.
