Ardell
Ardell is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Eager, ardent, or high place.
Origin and history
Ardell is an English name likely derived from Germanic roots meaning 'eager' or 'ardent', or potentially connected to Celtic place names like Ardmore. Historically used for both females and males in the United States, its popularity peaked in the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is extremely rare as a given name for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
2,635 babies in the United States have been named Ardell since 1880. It ranks #3439 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MN (35.3 %)
- WI (19 %)
- IL (11.5 %)
- PA (5.6 %)
- SD (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 52 |
| 1900-1910 | 104 |
| 1910-1920 | 474 |
| 1920-1930 | 763 |
| 1930-1940 | 556 |
| 1940-1950 | 344 |
| 1950-1960 | 240 |
| 1960-1970 | 87 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Ardell saw most of its usage in the United States during the first half of the 20th century.
- Although given to females, Ardell has historically been used as a name for boys as well.