Total births
1,500
Girls' name · since 1897
Ardelle
Since 1897, U.S. Social Security records show 1,500 babies named Ardelle, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,500
- total births
- 1897–1981
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Ardelle is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,500 have been recorded since 1897.
Social Security Administration records show Ardelle recorded 1,500 times among girls since 1897, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1897 to 1981.
- 1,500 total births
- 1897–1981 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,500 girls have been named Ardelle since 1897, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1981.
- 1,500
- total births
- 1897–1981
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Ardelle was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
71 babies were named Ardelle in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Ardelle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ardelle splits its recorded history at 1932: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1902 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1925 peak of 71 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ardelle at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1897
Ardelle popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1897–1981
- Peak year (1925)
- 71
- Annual births at peak, across 85 years of records
Ardelle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Ardelle's strongest decade.
539 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Ardelle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 6
1890s
6 births
- 1900s 49
1900s
49 births
- 1910s
1910s
249 births
- 1920s
1920s
539 births
- 1930s
1930s
361 births
- 1940s 204
1940s
204 births
- 1950s 61
1950s
61 births
- 1960s 25
1960s
25 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 539 births (36% of all-time use).
How Ardelle compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ardelle's total volume
Ardelle vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ardelle by state
Where Ardelle concentrates geographically, total births since 1897
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 244 | 16.3% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 54 | 3.6% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 42 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Iowa | | 34 | 2.3% |
| #5 | North Dakota | | 20 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 19 | 1.3% |
| #7 | South Dakota | | 15 | 1.0% |
| #8 | California | | 5 | 0.3% |
Minnesota share of Ardelle's total US births 16.3%
Even split
244 of 1,500 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Ardelle appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ardelle? ▼
Ardelle has been given to 1,500 babies in the U.S. since 1897, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1981. 71 babies were born in 1925, its single highest year.
When was Ardelle most popular? ▼
Ardelle was most popular in the 1920s decade with 539 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Ardelle most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ardelle are Minnesota (244 births), Illinois (54 births), Wisconsin (42 births).
How long has the name Ardelle been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ardelle since 1897 -- 85 years through the most recent 1981 data.
What names are similar to Ardelle? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arden, Ardis, Ardith, Ardella, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ardelle's data
- Ardelle's decade-level peak was the 1920s (539 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Ardelles (244 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ardelle
Nearby Names Like Ardelle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ardelle
Arden Girl
#1042 7,518 births
Ardis Girl
6,386 births
Ardith Girl
5,581 births
Ardella Girl
3,478 births
Ardell Girl
2,635 births
Compare Ardelle side by side: Ardelle vs Arden Ardelle vs Ardis Ardelle vs Ardith
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1897–1981 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ardelle: Baby Name Since 1897 - 1,500 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ardelle. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ardelle draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.