Cordelia
Cordelia first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2015, when 286 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 258.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Cordelia popular?
Rising Cordelia has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 1,458 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,277 | |
| 2000s | 1,218 | |
| 1990s | 367 | |
| 1980s | 338 | |
| 1970s | 352 | |
| 1960s | 566 | |
| 1950s | 772 | |
| 1940s | 780 | |
| 1930s | 839 | |
| 1920s | 1,131 | |
| 1910s | 1,087 | |
| 1900s | 600 | |
| 1890s | 575 | |
| 1880s | 546 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Cordelia mean?
A literary name of debated roots, often linked to the Latin cor, “heart.” Cordelia is King Lear’s loyal daughter.
Nicknames for Cordelia
- Cora
- Delia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cordelia mean?
Cordelia means Of debated origin, “heart”. A literary name of debated roots, often linked to the Latin cor, “heart.” Cordelia is King Lear’s loyal daughter.
What is the origin of the name Cordelia?
Cordelia is of Latin origin.
How do you pronounce Cordelia?
Cordelia is pronounced “kor-DEEL-yuh.”
Is Cordelia a boy or a girl name?
Cordelia is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Cordelia a popular name right now?
Cordelia has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Cordelia?
In 2025, Cordelia ranked #981 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Cordelia most popular?
Cordelia was most popular in 2015, when about 286 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Cordelia?
Common nicknames for Cordelia include Cora, Delia.
What names are similar to Cordelia?
Names similar to Cordelia include Ophelia, Aurelia, Rosalind, Juliet.
What names go well with Cordelia?
Latin names that pair well with Cordelia include Mark, Amanda, Emily, Olivia, Ava.