Holding steady.
Popularity of Ordell since 1915
Babies named Ordell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 22 | 18 |
| 1920s | 24 | 76 |
| 1930s | 7 | 50 |
| 1940s | 0 | 41 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ordell is a rare, unisex name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1916, with its peak usage occurring in 1919, when it was given to a small number of babies. Since then, the name has remained stable but extremely uncommon, with no births recorded in the latest year of data (2025). Its exact meaning is uncertain, but it may derive from an English surname or place name. The name did not concentrate in any particular state, reflecting its scattered, infrequent use. Ordell embodies a distinctive, old-fashioned quality that appeals to parents seeking a truly unique name with early 20th-century roots.
Ordell is a rare English given name, likely originating as a surname or a place name. It may be a variant of Ordway, which derives from Old English elements meaning 'spear' and 'path'. Alternately, it could be a modern coinage combining the prefix Or- with the suffix -dell, popular in the early 20th century. The name saw modest use in the 1910s but has since become extremely uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ordie, Dell
Variants: Ordelle, Ordway
Sibling names for Ordell
Names that share Ordell's style, for a brother or sister.
