Girl
Cordelia
heart, daughter of the sea
About Cordelia
Shakespearean heritage meets contemporary appeal in this distinguished choice that commands attention without demanding it. The name carries an inherent dignity, suggesting intelligence and grace while remaining approachable. Its four syllables provide a substantial presence, giving it weight and importance that shorter names sometimes lack. The soft consonants and vowel combinations create a gentle sound despite its impressive length. It's a name for parents who want their daughter to have something memorable, something that won't get lost in a classroom roster of more common selections. The literary connections add depth, while the rarity ensures individuality. This represents a bold choice for families confident in selecting something outside mainstream trends.
Popularity of the Name Cordelia
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #204 | |||
| 1881 | #219 | |||
| 1882 | #285 | |||
| 1883 | #252 | |||
| 1884 | #257 | |||
| 1885 | #262 | |||
| 1886 | #260 | |||
| 1887 | #279 | |||
| 1888 | #327 | |||
| 1889 | #325 | |||
| 1890 | #364 | |||
| 1891 | #349 | |||
| 1892 | #352 | |||
| 1893 | #341 | |||
| 1894 | #390 | |||
| 1895 | #380 | |||
| 1896 | #397 | |||
| 1897 | #348 | |||
| 1898 | #377 | |||
| 1899 | #368 | |||
| 1900 | #375 | |||
| 1901 | #421 | |||
| 1902 | #446 | |||
| 1903 | #443 | |||
| 1904 | #438 | |||
| 1905 | #397 | |||
| 1906 | #455 | |||
| 1907 | #458 | |||
| 1908 | #479 | |||
| 1909 | #447 | |||
| 1910 | #461 | |||
| 1911 | #574 | |||
| 1912 | #506 | |||
| 1913 | #526 | |||
| 1914 | #603 | |||
| 1915 | #551 | |||
| 1916 | #547 | |||
| 1917 | #598 | |||
| 1918 | #632 | |||
| 1919 | #573 | |||
| 1920 | #661 | |||
| 1921 | #616 | |||
| 1922 | #678 | |||
| 1923 | #650 | |||
| 1924 | #654 | |||
| 1925 | #744 | |||
| 1926 | #688 | |||
| 1927 | #697 | |||
| 1928 | #806 | |||
| 1929 | #723 | |||
| 1930 | #743 | |||
| 1931 | #711 | |||
| 1932 | #734 | |||
| 1933 | #756 | |||
| 1934 | #833 | |||
| 1935 | #769 | |||
| 1936 | #696 | |||
| 1937 | #652 | |||
| 1938 | #852 | |||
| 1939 | #728 | |||
| 1940 | #742 | |||
| 1941 | #802 | |||
| 1942 | #937 | |||
| 1943 | #898 | |||
| 1944 | #808 | |||
| 1945 | #916 | |||
| 1946 | #937 | |||
| 1948 | #914 | |||
| 1950 | #979 | |||
| 2014 | #993 | #892 | ||
| 2015 | #949 | #860 | ||
| 2025 | #981 | #672 | ||
| 1998 | #650 | |||
| 1999 | #759 | |||
| 2000 | #992 | |||
| 2001 | #702 | #641 | ||
| 2002 | #662 | |||
| 2003 | #574 | |||
| 2004 | #593 | |||
| 2005 | #653 | |||
| 2006 | #820 | |||
| 2007 | #870 | |||
| 2008 | #843 | |||
| 2009 | #979 | #884 | ||
| 2010 | #959 | |||
| 2011 | #945 | #952 | ||
| 2013 | #975 | |||
| 2016 | #903 | #919 | ||
| 2017 | #851 | |||
| 2018 | #786 | |||
| 2019 | #829 | |||
| 2020 | #733 | |||
| 2021 | #975 | |||
| 2022 | #812 | |||
| 2024 | #855 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Cordelia
- Cordella
- Cordelie
- Cordula
- Kordelia
- Kordula
Names Similar to Cordelia
Nicknames for Cordelia
- Cora
- Delia
- Cordy
- Della
Famous People Named Cordelia
| Cordelia Fine | Australian psychologist and author |
| Cordelia Chávez Candelas | Mexican physicist and researcher |
| Cordelia Edvardson | Swedish-Israeli journalist and author |
| Cordelia Scaife May | American philanthropist and conservationist |
| Cordelia Howard | American opera singer |
| Cordelia Gray | American actress and singer |
| Cordelia Bugeja | Maltese painter and sculptor |
| Cordelia Johnson | Canadian politician and social activist |
| Cordelia A. Culbertson | American writer and suffragist |
| Cordelia E. Cook | American educator and school founder |
| Cordelia Dvorák | British television producer |
| Cordelia Street | American poet and writer |
| Cordelia Mansall | British artist and illustrator |
| Cordelia Bailey | Australian environmental activist |
| Cordelia Marshall | Irish journalist and editor |
| Cordelia Nwangwu | Nigerian politician and entrepreneur |
| Cordelia Asante | Ghanaian human rights advocate |
| Cordelia Ibezim | Nigerian lawyer and legal practitioner |
| Cordelia Kretzschmar | German politician and environmentalist |
| Cordelia M. Thompson | Jamaican attorney and magistrate |
Characters Named Cordelia
| Cordelia Chase | Character from the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and its spin-off "Angel" |
| Cordelia Foxx | Character from the TV series "American Horror Story - Coven" |
| Cordelia Glauca | Character from the anime series "Gosick" |
| Cordelia Gray | Protagonist of P.D. James's detective novel "An Unsuitable Job for a Woman" |
| Cordelia Vorkosigan | Character from Lois McMaster Bujold's "Vorkosigan Saga" |
| Cordelia Gallo | Character from the novel "A Constellation of Vital Phenomena" by Anthony Marra |
| Cordelia Delgado | Character from the TV series "Switched at Birth" |
| Cordelia Winfield | Character from the movie "Mr. Wrong" |
| Cordelia Beaumont | Character from the novel "The Duke and I" by Julia Quinn |
| Cordelia LeClaire | Character from the novel "The Queen of Blood" by Sarah Beth Durst |
| Cordelia Bourgogne | Character from the video game "Genshin Impact" |
| Cordelia the Unicorn | Character from the TV series "Rainbow Brite" |
| Cordelia Scott | Character from the movie "The Man Who Knew Too Much" - 1956 |
| Cordelia Blossom | Character from the TV series "Riverdale" |
| Cordelia Thorn | Character from the novel "The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding" by Alexandra Bracken |
| Cordelia Lumley | Character from the novel "The Bone Season" by Samantha Shannon |