Cordie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Cordie is a name with Latin origins, meaning 'heart'. It evolved from the name Cordelia and has historical ties in the English language. The name conveys traits of warmth and affection and does not have biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late 19th century and is seen as a vintage, charming name today.

The name Cordie is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation 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, Cordie has been stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Cordie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3431st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4497th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5438th out of 7552 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15579th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 959th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2168th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4399th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 16521st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 22013th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Cordie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cordie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈkɔːrdi/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

Cordie is derived from the Latin name 'Cordius', which is linked to 'cor', meaning 'heart'. It has evolved as a diminutive form of names such as Cordelia.

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Meaning

heart

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Language Evolution

Cordelia, Cordius, Cordie

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Historical Usage

Cordie gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine given name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Cordelia, Cora, Cori

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Modern Popularity & Image

Cordie is viewed as a charming and vintage name, often associated with warmth and affection.

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Famous People

Cordie Jones, an American singer, Cordie B. McGhee, an American politician

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cordie"

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 "Cordie"

"Cordie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 3431st of 7545 92
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 4497th of 6773 38
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 5438th of 7552 24
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 15579th of 16616 6
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 959th of 9107 1,017
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2168th of 9204 280
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 4399th of 12526 151
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 16521st of 19264 10
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 22013th of 27321 12

Regional Popularity of "Cordie" by Generation for Male 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)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Cordie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 31.02%
734th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 71.44%
1681st/2353
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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)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Cordie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Cordie" 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.