Cordarian
A masculine name of unknown origin, possibly derived from Latin.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Cordarian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cordarian today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cordarian births was 1987 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cordarian. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cordarian. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1987
6 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2008 SSA rank
#11,326
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Cordarian: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cordarian from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cordarian by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cordarian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cordarian
The name Cordarian has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "corda," meaning "heart" or "soul," and the suffix "-rian," which denoted a person or thing associated with a particular entity or concept. The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to around the 6th century BC, when it was found inscribed on clay tablets and pottery fragments discovered in the ruins of Etruscan cities.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Cordarian was an Etruscan nobleman and military leader from the city of Veii, who lived in the late 6th century BC. His exploits were chronicled in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who described him as a fearless warrior and skilled tactician. Another notable Cordarian from the Etruscan era was a renowned artist and sculptor whose works adorned the temples and public buildings of ancient Tarquinia.
During the Roman period, the name Cordarian gained some popularity among the upper classes of Roman society, likely due to the cultural influence of the Etruscans. A prominent figure from this time was Cordarian Maximus, a Roman senator and philosopher who lived in the 2nd century AD. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely studied and revered in the ancient world.
In the medieval period, the name Cordarian resurfaced in various parts of Europe, particularly in the regions once inhabited by the Etruscans. One notable example was Cordarian of Pisa, a 12th-century scholar and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of geometry and algebra.
Another individual of note was Cordarian the Brave, a knight from the Kingdom of Aragon in the 14th century, who was renowned for his valor and skill in battle during the Reconquista against the Moors. His exploits were recorded in the epic poem "El Cantar de Cordarian," which became a popular literary work in medieval Spain.
Throughout history, the name Cordarian has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, warriors, and religious figures. However, its origins and deep-rooted connections to the ancient Etruscan civilization remain a significant part of its rich and fascinating history.
People
Cordarian + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cordarian as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cordarian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cordarian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cordarian going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Cordarian a common name?
We classify Cordarian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cordarian most popular?
The single biggest year for Cordarian was 1987, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cordarian is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cordarian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cordarian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cordarian in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Cordarian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cordarian in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cordarian can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Cordarian?
See how many people share the name Cordarian on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.