Unisex · #6,263 in 2026

Cedell

Current Rank
#6,263
Peak Rank
#2,772 (1923)
Total Babies
60
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,417 (5 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,772 (60 total)
👦As Boy Name
1921
First Year
1981
Last Year
1923
Peak Year
#2772
Peak Rank
60
Total Count
9
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1916
First Year
1916
Last Year
1916
Peak Year
#4417
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Cedell

As a girl name

Cedell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 5 Cedells were born — ranking #4,417 that year. As of 2026, Cedell ranks #4,417 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Cedells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Cedell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1921, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 10 Cedells were born — ranking #2,772 that year. As of 2026, Cedell ranks #6,263 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 60 Cedells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Cedell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cedell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Siddle
  • Sydel
  • Saddle
  • Subtle
  • Suttle
  • Sidle
  • Seidel
  • Cidal
  • Sudol
  • Sadl
  • Seidl
  • Sidell

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cedell

What does the name Cedell mean?
Cedell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Cedell in 2026?
In 2026, Cedell ranks #6,263 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Cedell most popular?
Cedell reached its peak popularity in 1923, ranking #2,772 that year with 10 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Cedell most popular?
Cedell has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Cedell.
Is Cedell a unisex name?
Yes — Cedell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 8% of Cedells assigned female and 92% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Cedell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cedell include Thorwald, Weir, Wister. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cedell

Cedell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 60 births in the dataset. Cedell's peak popularity came in 1923 when it ranked #2,772. Use the chart and map above to compare Cedell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.