Cardell
Cardell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Carder of wool, or derived from Cardon.
Origin and history
Cardell is an English given name derived from an occupational or habitational surname, possibly related to carding wool or linked to the Anglo-Norman French name Cardon. In the United States, it has been used moderately throughout the twentieth century as a masculine given name. It remains a rare, distinctive choice today.
Popularity in the United States
2,371 babies in the United States have been named Cardell since 1880. It ranks #2668 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1878.
States where it is most popular
- LA (48.8 %)
- IL (21.4 %)
- CA (8.1 %)
- MS (7.5 %)
- TX (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 58 |
| 1920-1930 | 83 |
| 1930-1940 | 100 |
| 1940-1950 | 207 |
| 1950-1960 | 310 |
| 1960-1970 | 271 |
| 1970-1980 | 278 |
| 1980-1990 | 314 |
| 1990-2000 | 264 |
| 2000-2010 | 245 |
| 2010-2019 | 192 |
| 2020-2029 | 49 |
Famous people named Cardell
- Cardell Camper: Baseball player
Fun facts
- Cardell originated as an English surname associated with the medieval trade of wool carding.
- Over 2,300 boys have been named Cardell in the U.S. since 1880, maintaining steady but uncommon usage.