Kordell
Boy name · #3689 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Kordell? In official American birth records, Kordell has been tracked continuously since 1967, giving it 58 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 30 baby boys were named Kordell, placing it at #3689 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2919, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 60,000 boys born in 2025 was named Kordell.
The 58-year story
Kordell first appears in the Social Security records in 1967, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1998, when 174 boys were named Kordell — good for #841 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Kordell per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kordell against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kordell in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kordell is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Kordell will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kordell is most common
State-level data for Kordell is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Kordell
Statistically, parents drawn to Kordell tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Latrell, Markell, Cordell, Kendell, and Khaleel.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kordell | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3658 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4433 |
| 2023 | 35 | #3347 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3216 |
| 2021 | 46 | #2732 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4020 |
| 2019 | 30 | #3636 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3301 |
| 2017 | 31 | #3518 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3230 |
| 2015 | 40 | #2919 |
| 2014 | 35 | #3154 |
| 2013 | 54 | #2336 |
| 2012 | 45 | #2678 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3792 |
| 2010 | 46 | #2632 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2203 |
| 2008 | 66 | #2088 |
| 2007 | 40 | #2920 |
| 2006 | 33 | #3227 |
| 2005 | 37 | #2846 |
| 2004 | 44 | #2489 |
| 2003 | 41 | #2507 |
| 2002 | 65 | #1772 |
| 2001 | 49 | #2117 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Kordell?
In official American birth records, the name Kordell first appeared in 1967 (over 58 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 58 years.
Is Kordell a popular boy name?
Kordell ranked #3689 among boys in 2025 with 30 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2919.
When was the name Kordell most popular?
Kordell peaked in 1998, when 174 American boys received the name (ranked #841 that year). Since 1998 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kordell?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 60,000 newborn American boys was named Kordell. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.