Ardel vs Ardith
Side-by-side comparison of Ardel and Ardith — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Ardel | Ardith |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 97 | 5,581 |
| Peak Year | 1937 | 1930 |
| Peak Year Births | 9 | 176 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1930ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1917 | 1904 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Ardel | Ardith |
|---|---|---|
| 1900ss | — | 47 |
| 1910ss | 18 | 521 |
| 1920ss | 20 | 1,296 |
| 1930ss | 14 | 1,597 |
| 1940ss | 18 | 1,211 |
| 1950ss | 17 | 578 |
| 1960ss | 10 | 216 |
| 1970ss | — | 98 |
| 1980ss | — | 17 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1917–1963.