Boy · #4,026 in 2026

Kordell

Name: Popularity of the name Kordell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kordell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,026

Peak Rank

#841 (1998)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-10%

1967

First Year

2026

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#841

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kordell

Kordell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1967, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 174 Kordells were born — ranking #841 that year. As of 2026, Kordell ranks #4,026 for baby boys with 27 births, gradually falling (-10%). In total, more than 2K Kordells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kordell

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

Cordell
Kordel
Chordal
Cordle
Cordal
Cordele
Courtelle
Cartel
Cardell
Cortile
Corel
Corell

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kordell

What does the name Kordell mean?

Kordell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1967. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kordell in 2026?

In 2026, Kordell ranks #4,026 among boys' names in the U.S., with 27 babies given the name that year.

When was Kordell most popular?

Kordell reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #841 that year with 174 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kordell most popular?

Kordell has historically been most popular in New Mexico, Wisconsin, Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kordell.

Is Kordell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kordell is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kordell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kordell include Iverson, Job, Ayan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kordell

Kordell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1967 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Kordell's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #841. Use the chart and map above to compare Kordell'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.