Unisex · #12,230 in 2026

Cordney

Current Rank
#12,230
Peak Rank
#2,598 (1988)
Total Babies
190
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #8,779 (12 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,598 (190 total)
👦As Boy Name
1972
First Year
2010
Last Year
1988
Peak Year
#2598
Peak Rank
190
Total Count
21
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1987
First Year
1993
Last Year
1987
Peak Year
#8779
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Cordney

As a girl name

Cordney first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1987, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1987, when 7 Cordneys were born — ranking #8,779 that year. As of 2026, Cordney ranks #13,441 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Cordneys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Cordney first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 22 Cordneys were born — ranking #2,598 that year. As of 2026, Cordney ranks #12,230 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 190 Cordneys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Cordney

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cordney

What does the name Cordney mean?
Cordney is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Cordney in 2026?
In 2026, Cordney ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Cordney most popular?
Cordney reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #2,598 that year with 22 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Cordney most popular?
Cordney has historically been most popular in Tennessee, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Cordney.
Is Cordney a unisex name?
Yes — Cordney is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 6% of Cordneys assigned female and 94% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Cordney?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cordney include Criag, Janathan, Shaheen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cordney

Cordney is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 190 births in the dataset. Cordney's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #2,598. Use the chart and map above to compare Cordney'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.