Total births
982
Boys' name · since 1986
Cordarius
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 982 babies named Cordarius, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9276
- among boys today
- 982
- born since 1986
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Cordarius is the #9276 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 982 recorded since 1986.
Social Security Administration records show Cordarius recorded 982 times among boys since 1986, holding rank #9276 nationally today, ahead of 35% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2025.
- #9276 among boys today
- 982 born since 1986
- 1990s peak decade
- 35% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Cordarius is currently the #9276 boys' name in America, more common than 35% of boys - 982 born since 1986, peaking in the 1990s.
- #9276
- among boys today
- 982
- born since 1986
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
Cordarius vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9276
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 35% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Cordarius was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
58 babies were named Cordarius in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
How Cordarius compares
982 Top 31% higher than 69% of 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
Cordarius's all-time total is 168% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Cordarius | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 982 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 58 | 23 | 22,252 |
Cordarius's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cordarius's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 29% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 71%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2021, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 58, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cordarius at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1992
Current rank
#9,276
Active since
1986
Cordarius popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2025
- Peak year (1992)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Cordarius by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Cordarius's strongest decade.
467 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Cordarius births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 92
1980s
92 births
- 1990s
1990s
467 births
- 2000s
2000s
233 births
- 2010s 152
2010s
152 births
- 2020s 38
2020s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 467 births (48% of all-time use).
How Cordarius compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Cordarius's total volume
Cordarius vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Cordarius by state
Where Cordarius concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 207 | 21.1% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 151 | 15.4% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 105 | 10.7% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 46 | 4.7% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.6% |
Tennessee share of Cordarius's total US births 21.1%
Even split
207 of 982 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cordarius? ▼
982 babies have been named Cordarius since 1986. It currently ranks #9276 among boys. The peak year was 1992 with 58 births.
When was Cordarius most popular? ▼
Cordarius was most popular in the 1990s decade with 467 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Cordarius most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cordarius are Tennessee (207 births), Mississippi (151 births), Alabama (105 births).
How long has the name Cordarius been used? ▼
Cordarius has been recorded in Social Security data since 1986, spanning 40 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Cordarius? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Corey, Cory, Corbin, Cornelius, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Cordarius's data
- Cordarius's decade-level peak was the 1990s (467 total births); usage has since declined to 38 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Cordariuss (207 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee 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 Cordarius
Nearby Names Like Cordarius
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cordarius
Corey Boy
#677 185,020 births
Cory Boy
#1096 127,179 births
Corbin Boy
#474 41,112 births
Cornelius Boy
#2157 36,407 births
Cornell Boy
#4438 11,347 births
Compare Cordarius side by side: Cordarius vs Corey Cordarius vs Cory Cordarius vs Corbin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Cordarius
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, 1986–2025 (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. "Cordarius: #9276 Boys' Name - 982 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cordarius. 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 Cordarius 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.