Declining since 1997, #3,658 for boys today.
Popularity of Kordell since 1967
Babies named Kordell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 47 |
| 1990s | 640 |
| 2000s | 497 |
| 2010s | 377 |
| 2020s | 196 |
Meaning & origin
Kordell is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1967. It reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking among the top 1,000 names for boys during that era. Since 1997, its usage has declined steadily. In 2025, the name ranked 3,658th, with approximately 1 in every 56,936 newborn boys receiving the name. Michigan topped the list of states where Kordell was most common. As a coinage, Kordell reflects the late 20th-century trend of crafting new names from familiar sounds, such as the 'Kor-' element shared with Korbin and the '-dell' suffix found in names like Kendell and Braddell. The name carries no known meaning beyond its phonetic appeal and remains rare nationally.
Kordell is a modern American coinage, likely formed by blending the popular prefix 'Kor-' (as in Korbin or Kord) with the fashionable suffix '-dell.' It first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1960s and saw peak usage in the late 1990s, particularly in Michigan.
Where Kordell is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kory, Dell
Sibling names for Kordell
Names that share Kordell's style, for a brother or sister.
