How old is someone named Cordell?
The average Cordell is 33 years old.
Half of all living Cordells are between 20 and 42.
When was Cordell popular?
Parents have been choosing Cordell less often since its peak in 1998; 77 babies got the name in 2025.
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Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 25 | 0 |
| 1910s | 220 | 0 |
| 1920s | 309 | 0 |
| 1930s | 391 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 579 | 240 |
| 1950s | 560 | 370 |
| 1960s | 702 | 570 |
| 1970s | 838 | 750 |
| 1980s | 1,335 | 1,300 |
| 1990s | 2,423 | 2,300 |
| 2000s | 1,961 | 1,900 |
| 2010s | 1,151 | 1,100 |
| 2020s | 494 | 490 |
How many Cordells are still alive?
About 9,200 Cordells are alive in the US today. That's 83% of the roughly 11,000 babies named Cordell since 1903.
Most Cordells ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Cordell?
About one in three living Cordells are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Cordell an old name?
Somewhat. Cordell is older than 56 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Cordell will be 47 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Cordell a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.7% of living Cordells are men.
Names the same age as Cordell
NAME TWIN
Cordell's name twin is Enrique. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Enrique's age curve is the closest match to Cordell's: 86% alike.
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Questions about the name Cordell
How old is the average Cordell?
The average Cordell in the US is 33 years old. The median is 29, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Cordell?
About 9,200 Cordells are alive in the US today, out of roughly 11,000 babies given the name since 1903.
When was the name Cordell most popular?
In 1998, when about 390 baby boys were named Cordell.
Is Cordell a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 36% of living Cordells, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this