Total births
1,456
Girls' name · since 1880
Cordia
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 1,456 babies named Cordia, peaking in 1917. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,456
- total births
- 1880–2007
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
Cordia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,456 recorded since 1880.
Social Security Administration records show Cordia recorded 1,456 times among girls since 1880, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2007.
- 1,456 total births
- 1880–2007 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,456 girls have been named Cordia since 1880, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 2007.
- 1,456
- total births
- 1880–2007
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Cordia was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
43 babies were named Cordia in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Cordia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Cordia's full recorded timeline at 1928, 33% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 67% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1886, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1917 peak of 43 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Cordia at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Cordia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2007
- Peak year (1917)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 128 years of records
Cordia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Cordia's strongest decade.
259 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Cordia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s
1880s
109 births
- 1890s
1890s
202 births
- 1900s
1900s
187 births
- 1910s
1910s
259 births
- 1920s
1920s
242 births
- 1930s
1930s
108 births
- 1940s
1940s
115 births
- 1950s 101
1950s
101 births
- 1960s 51
1960s
51 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s 50
1980s
50 births
- 1990s 15
1990s
15 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 259 births (18% of all-time use).
How Cordia 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 Cordia's total volume
Cordia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Cordia by state
Where Cordia concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 45 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 25 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 13 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.3% |
Kentucky share of Cordia's total US births 3.1%
Even split
45 of 1,456 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cordia? ▼
Cordia has been given to 1,456 babies in the U.S. since 1880, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2007. 43 babies were born in 1917, its single highest year.
When was Cordia most popular? ▼
Cordia was most popular in the 1910s decade with 259 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Cordia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cordia are Kentucky (45 births), Texas (25 births), Tennessee (13 births).
How long has the name Cordia been used? ▼
Cordia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1880, spanning 128 years of data through 2007.
What names are similar to Cordia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cora, Corinne, Cornelia, Corrine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Cordia's data
- Cordia's decade-level peak was the 1910s (259 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Cordias (45 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Cordia
Nearby Names Like Cordia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cordia
Cora Girl
#103 156,028 births
Corinne Girl
#1087 49,877 births
Cornelia Girl
#3822 22,076 births
Corrine Girl
#4298 20,831 births
Cortney Girl
16,923 births
Compare Cordia side by side: Cordia vs Cora Cordia vs Corinne Cordia vs Cornelia
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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, 1880–2007 (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. "Cordia: Baby Name Since 1880 - 1,456 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cordia. 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 Cordia 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.