Unisex · #3,009 in 2026

Ordell

Current Rank
#3,009
Peak Rank
#2,486 (1922)
Total Babies
185
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,900 (53 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,486 (185 total)
👦As Boy Name
1916
First Year
1948
Last Year
1922
Peak Year
#2486
Peak Rank
185
Total Count
25
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1915
First Year
1930
Last Year
1915
Peak Year
#2900
Peak Rank
53
Total Count
8
Years Active

The Story of Ordell

As a girl name

Ordell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1915, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 9 Ordells were born — ranking #2,900 that year. As of 2026, Ordell ranks #3,658 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 53 Ordells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Ordell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1916, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1922, when 12 Ordells were born — ranking #2,486 that year. As of 2026, Ordell ranks #3,009 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 185 Ordells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Ordell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ordell 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 Ordell

What does the name Ordell mean?
Ordell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Ordell in 2026?
In 2026, Ordell ranks #3,009 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Ordell most popular?
Ordell reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #2,486 that year with 12 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ordell most popular?
Ordell has historically been most popular in Minnesota. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ordell.
Is Ordell a unisex name?
Yes — Ordell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 22% of Ordells assigned female and 78% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Ordell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ordell include Add, Offie, Argyle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ordell

Ordell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 185 births in the dataset. Ordell's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #2,486. Use the chart and map above to compare Ordell'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.