Cordae first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Cordae has been for the last 37 years (from 1988 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Cordae

A masculine name of Arabic origin, Cordae means "lion's heart".

Popularity of Cordae by gender

Based on the last 37 years of data, Cordae is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 99% of people named Cordae being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 15 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Cordae.

Year Male Count Female Count
2024 15 0
2023 23 0
2022 24 0
2021 21 0
2020 11 0
2019 15 0
2018 13 0
2017 11 0
2016 13 0
2015 23 0
2014 24 0
2013 27 0
2012 33 0
2011 37 0
2010 48 0
2009 65 0
2008 92 0
2007 55 0
2006 42 0
2005 8 0
2003 7 0
2000 10 0
1998 5 0
1988 0 5

The history of the first name Cordae

The name Cordae is derived from the Latin word "cor," which means "heart." Its origins can be traced back to ancient Roman culture, where it was likely a nickname given to individuals with a warm and kind personality or a generous spirit.

In the early days of Christianity, the name Cordae may have been used as a reference to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a devotional symbol representing Christ's divine love and compassion. Some religious scholars speculate that the name could have been adopted by early followers of the faith as a way to express their devotion and commitment to the teachings of Christ.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cordae can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned a woman named Cordia living in the first century AD. However, it is unclear whether this was her given name or a nickname.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Cordae remained relatively obscure, with only a few documented cases of its use. One notable individual was Cordae of Reims, a 9th-century scholar and theologian who played a significant role in the Carolingian Renaissance.

During the Renaissance period, the name Cordae gained some popularity, particularly in Italy. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Cordae Agrippa (1486-1535), an Italian philosopher, physician, and occult writer who was influential in the development of Renaissance humanism.

In the 17th century, the name Cordae was adopted by several members of the French nobility, including Cordae de Montesquieu (1689-1755), a prominent philosopher and political thinker whose works had a significant impact on the Enlightenment era.

Another notable figure with the name Cordae was the French astronomer and mathematician Cordae de Lalande (1732-1807), who made important contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

In more recent times, the name Cordae has been used sporadically, with one of the most famous individuals being the American rapper and songwriter Cordae Amari Dunston, born in 1997, whose stage name is simply Cordae.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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