Cardell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Cardell has its roots in Old French, meaning 'thistle'. The name evolved from 'Carde' in Old French through Middle English before becoming the modern form. It is associated with nature and has no biblical relevance. The name gained popularity as a surname in medieval times and transitioned into first name usage in the 19th century.

The name Cardell is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Cardell has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Cardell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3025th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2144th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1463rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1683rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2195th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3779th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6268th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7086th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8498th out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Cardell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cardell"

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Pronunciation

/kɑːrˈdɛl/

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Origin

Old French

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Etymology

The name Cardell is derived from the Old French word 'carde', which refers to a thistle plant. It is thought to have been used as a surname before evolving into a first name.

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Meaning

Thistle

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Language Evolution

Old French: Carde, Middle English: Cardell, Modern English: Cardell

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Historical Usage

The name Cardell gained popularity as a surname in medieval England and gradually transitioned into a first name by the 19th century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Cardell, Card, Carly

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Modern Popularity & Image

Cardell is relatively uncommon as a first name today, but it carries a unique and nature-inspired image.

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Famous People

Cardell Hayes, an American football player, Cardell Campbell, an American politician

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cardell"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Cardell"

"Cardell" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 3025th of 7545 120
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 2144th of 6773 220
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1463rd of 7552 541
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1683rd of 10718 446
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2195th of 16616 483
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 3779th of 24088 389
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 6268th of 23106 163
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 7086th of 9107 16
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 8498th of 9204 7

Regional Popularity of "Cardell" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 95.07%
2237th/2353
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
47.60%
1060th/2227
67.94%
1651st/2430
53.38%
1523rd/2853
57.80%
1604th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
41.57%
1221st/2937
60.24%
2098th/3483
42.69%
1502nd/3518
60.78%
2458th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
54.38%
2004th/3685
63.49%
2841st/4475
31.88%
1656th/5194
55.42%
3501st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 43.89%
3210th/7313
63.81%
4762nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Cardell" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Cardell"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Cardell" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.