Cord
Cord is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Rope, string, or short form of Conrad (bold counsel).
Origin and history
Cord is a concise masculine name of English and Germanic origin, functioning both as a standalone vocabulary name and a diminutive of Conrad or Cordell. Historically uncommon in the United States, it maintains a steady presence as a short, distinct name. Its brief sound aligns well with modern preferences for single-syllable given names.
Popularity in the United States
1,842 babies in the United States have been named Cord since 1880. It ranks #2989 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1812.
States where it is most popular
- TX (34 %)
- CA (25.9 %)
- OK (7.5 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
- MO (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 185 |
| 1970-1980 | 176 |
| 1980-1990 | 346 |
| 1990-2000 | 504 |
| 2000-2010 | 212 |
| 2010-2019 | 298 |
| 2020-2029 | 115 |
Famous people named Cord
- Cord Overstreet: Actor, Singer
- Cord McCoy: Rodeo Cowboy, Television Personality
Fun facts
- Cord functions both as an English occupational word referring to rope-making and as a Low German short form of Conrad.
- Cord was a celebrated American luxury automobile brand manufactured by the Auburn Automobile Company in the 1920s and 1930s.