Cordarrius
A masculine name derived from "Corde", meaning heart or courage.
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the first name Cordarrius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cordarrius today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cordarrius births was 1997 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cordarrius. 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.
People living today
112
~ 1 in 3,060,307 Americans
Peak year
1997
12 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2013 SSA rank
#8,951
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Cordarrius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cordarrius from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 79 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cordarrius 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 Cordarrius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cordarrius' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee recorded the most babies named Cordarrius, while Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cordarrius
Cordarrius is a given name that has its roots in two distinct languages - Greek and Latin. The first part of the name, "Cord-", is derived from the Greek word "kardia", which translates to "heart". The latter part, "-arrius", finds its origins in the Latin word "arius", meaning "belonging to" or "associated with".
The earliest recorded use of this name can be traced back to the 15th century, when it was primarily used in regions with significant Greek and Roman cultural influences. It was often bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as possessing a warm, compassionate, and courageous spirit.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear this name was Cordarrius of Antioch, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 6th century AD. His writings on ethics and virtue were widely studied and revered during his time.
In the 12th century, Cordarrius of Verona, an Italian monk and theologian, gained recognition for his contributions to the study of religious texts and his advocacy for educational reforms within the church.
During the Renaissance period, Cordarrius Bellini, an Italian painter from Venice, gained fame for his masterful depictions of religious scenes and portraits of influential figures of the era. He was born in 1470 and passed away in 1516.
Cordarrius Monteverdi, an Italian composer, violinist, and singer, is credited with being one of the pioneers of the Baroque era in music. He was born in 1567 and died in 1643, leaving behind a remarkable body of work that greatly influenced the development of opera.
In more recent times, Cordarrius Thorpe, an American football player, made a name for himself as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He was born in 1978 and played for several teams, including the Cincinnati Bengals and the Oakland Raiders, during his professional career.
While the name Cordarrius has its roots in ancient languages and cultures, it has continued to be used across various regions and communities, often reflecting the values of courage, compassion, and strength associated with its origins.
People
Cordarrius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cordarrius 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
Cordarrius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cordarrius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 112 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cordarrius 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 3,060,307 US residents.
Is Cordarrius a common name?
We classify Cordarrius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 114 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cordarrius most popular?
The single biggest year for Cordarrius was 1997, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cordarrius 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 Cordarrius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cordarrius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cordarrius 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 Cordarrius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cordarrius 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 Cordarrius 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 people are called Cordarrius?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.