Total births
341
Unisex name · since 1976
Cardin
Cardin has 341 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2005 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #9217
- among boys today
- 341
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Cardin currently ranks #9217 among unisex names in America, with 341 babies recorded since 1976.
Cardin has 341 recorded births among boys since 1976, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #9217 as of the latest data, more common than 36% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2024.
- #9217 among boys today
- 341 born since 1976
- 2000s peak decade
- 36% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Cardin is currently the #9217 unisex name in America, more common than 36% of boys - 341 born since 1976, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9217
- among boys today
- 341
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Cardin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9217
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 36% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Cardin was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
41 babies were named Cardin in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Cardin compares
341 49th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Cardin's all-time total is 7% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Cardin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 341 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 23 | 22,252 |
Cardin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Cardin's full recorded timeline at 2011, 34% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 66% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1976, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2005 peak of 41 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Cardin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#9,217
Active since
1976
Cardin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2024
- Peak year (2005)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Cardin popularity over time - girls
25 total births recorded since 2008 (Cardin as girls' name)
Cardin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Cardin's strongest decade.
194 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Cardin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
194 births
- 2010s
2010s
112 births
- 2020s 25
2020s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 194 births (57% of all-time use).
Cardin by state
Where Cardin concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 16 | 4.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.5% |
California share of Cardin's total US births 4.7%
Even split
16 of 341 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cardin? ▼
Cardin has been given to 341 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #9217 as of the latest data. 41 babies were born in 2005, its single highest year.
When was Cardin most popular? ▼
Cardin was most popular in the 2000s decade with 194 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Cardin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cardin are California (16 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Cardin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Cardin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 341 births, and as a girl's name it has 25 births.
How long has the name Cardin been used? ▼
Cardin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 49 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Cardin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Carl, Carlos, Carter, Carson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Cardin's data
- Cardin's decade-level peak was the 2000s (194 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Cardins (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Cardin
Nearby Names Like Cardin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cardin
Carl Boy
#1031 504,827 births
Carlos Boy
#135 307,036 births
Carter Boy
#46 206,833 births
Carson Boy
#124 132,774 births
Carlton Boy
#2791 48,890 births
Compare Cardin side by side: Cardin vs Carl Cardin vs Carlos Cardin vs Carter
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Cardin
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1976–2024 (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. "Cardin: #9217 Unisex Name - 341 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cardin. 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 Cardin 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 July 2026.