Cordelia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Cordelia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Cordelia?
Cordelia is spelled C-O-R-D-E-L-I-A. The name has 8 letters.
Cordelia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Cordelia may derive from the Latin word “cor” meaning “heart” and the Celtic word “del” meaning “gift”, or from the Latin “corderia” related to…
- Origin
- Cordelia is commonly associated with ancient Celtic and Latin origins based on its constituent elements.
- Pronunciation
- kor-DEE-lee-ah · 4 syllables
Cordelia Popularity in 2025
Rank#980
Recorded Births258
- Girls usage rose 86 places to #980 and recorded 25 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Cordelia Mean?
Cordelia may derive from the Latin word “cor” meaning “heart” and the Celtic word “del” meaning “gift”, or from the Latin “corderia” related to “string” or “cord.”
Origin: Cordelia is commonly associated with ancient Celtic and Latin origins based on its constituent elements.
How Do You Pronounce Cordelia?
Pronunciationkor-DEE-lee-ah
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Cordelia?
- History
- The name Cordelia has historical use in literature, notably appearing as a character in Shakespeare's play “King Lear.”
Cordelia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 258 | #980 |
| 2024 | Girls | 233 | #1,066 |
| 2023 | Girls | 220 | #1,117 |
| 2022 | Girls | 242 | #1,052 |
| 2021 | Girls | 253 | #1,010 |
| 2020 | Girls | 252 | #1,006 |
| 2019 | Girls | 231 | #1,083 |
| 2018 | Girls | 249 | #1,035 |
| 2017 | Girls | 210 | #1,172 |
| 2016 | Girls | 263 | #1,005 |
| 2015 | Girls | 286 | #949 |
| 2014 | Girls | 267 | #993 |
| 2013 | Girls | 201 | #1,192 |
| 2012 | Girls | 208 | #1,179 |
| 2011 | Girls | 181 | #1,301 |
| 2010 | Girls | 181 | #1,299 |
| 2009 | Girls | 175 | #1,358 |
| 2008 | Girls | 132 | #1,685 |
| 2007 | Girls | 111 | #1,877 |
| 2006 | Girls | 129 | #1,639 |
| 2005 | Girls | 149 | #1,432 |
| 2004 | Girls | 128 | #1,546 |
| 2003 | Girls | 150 | #1,348 |
| 2002 | Girls | 115 | #1,606 |
When Was Cordelia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2015 · Girls
286 recorded births
National rank #949
2014 · Girls
267 recorded births
National rank #993
2016 · Girls
263 recorded births
National rank #1,005
2025 · Girls
258 recorded births
National rank #980
Where Cordelia Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OR | #483 | 7 |
| IA | #492 | 6 |
| MN | #502 | 10 |
| UT | #605 | 6 |
| SC | #614 | 7 |
| MO | #640 | 8 |
| OH | #644 | 15 |
| IN | #651 | 9 |