Ardell
Ardell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Valley of the hare, or eager and enthusiastic.
Origin and history
Ardell is a name of English origin, likely derived from a place name or as a variant of Arden, meaning 'hare valley' or 'eager'. Historically given to both males and females in the United States, its usage reached its peak in the early-to-mid 20th century. Today it remains a very rare choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,435 babies in the United States have been named Ardell since 1880. It ranks #2628 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1912.
States where it is most popular
- ND (25.4 %)
- MN (23 %)
- WI (15.3 %)
- IL (12 %)
- PA (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 9 |
| 1910-1920 | 249 |
| 1920-1930 | 549 |
| 1930-1940 | 461 |
| 1940-1950 | 314 |
| 1950-1960 | 278 |
| 1960-1970 | 146 |
| 1970-1980 | 159 |
| 1980-1990 | 97 |
| 1990-2000 | 65 |
| 2000-2010 | 56 |
| 2010-2019 | 37 |
| 2020-2029 | 15 |
Famous people named Ardell
- Ardell Wiegandt: Baseball coach, Baseball player
Fun facts
- Ardell is often associated with the Old English place name elements denoting a hare valley or woodland area.
- While historically given to both boys and girls in the United States, it has remained rare for both genders overall.