Kordell

Kordell - A very unique male name

Kordell appeared on the charts for the first time in 1996 on position #1024. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kordell and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kordell? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kordell. The baby boy name Kordell was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4117 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kordell peaked in popularity 28 years ago in 1998 on position 923.

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Kordell is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kordell is currently topping the baby name charts in Michigan at position #1,201 - and is the least popular in Michigan at position #1,201.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kordell is where you live.

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Kordell origin and meaning

Modern / surname-influenced (American)

Uncertain — a 1990s US name, apparently built on Cordell (an English surname, 'rope maker') with a K; its surge follows quarterback Kordell Stewart

Kordell appears in US data only from 1996 — the year after Kordell Stewart's 'Miracle at Michigan' fame and NFL arrival — and peaked in 1998 at 109 births. The name is best understood as a K-styled Cordell launched by Stewart's stardom.

Origin uncertain

Kordell is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Kordell, pop culture references for the name Kordell and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Kordell

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kordell a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kordell?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

kor-DEL · /kɔːrˈdɛl/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Cordell — Surname name; a separate, older established entry.
• Kordel — Single-l spelling.

Famous bearers

• Kordell Stewart — American NFL quarterback, 'Slash', of the Pittsburgh Steelers (b. 1972) Contemporary

Style

Modern coinageSurname

Why parents choose it

Parents in the late 1990s chose Kordell for Stewart's electrifying play; today's use is a faint echo of that spike.

Worth knowing

• The name is a dated 1990s sports spike — it reads of its moment.
• Will be written Cordell by default.