Cordelra
Of unknown origin, a unique feminine name potentially related to "cordelle" meaning "small heart".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Cordelra. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cordelra today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cordelra births was 1987 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cordelra. 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 Cordelra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1987
6 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1987 SSA rank
#6,251
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Cordelra: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Cordelra 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 Cordelra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Cordelra
The given name Cordelra has its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy from around the 8th century BCE to the 1st century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "cordela," which means "heart" or "soul." The name was likely used to symbolize qualities such as courage, strength, and resilience.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cordelra can be found in a collection of Etruscan funerary inscriptions dating back to the 6th century BCE. These inscriptions were discovered in the necropolis of Cerveteri, an ancient Etruscan city located near modern-day Rome. The name was likely bestowed upon individuals who were revered for their bravery or noble character.
During the height of the Roman Empire, the name Cordelra was adopted by some Roman families, particularly those with Etruscan roots or connections. One notable individual bearing this name was Cordelra Valerius, a Roman senator who lived in the 2nd century CE and was known for his oratory skills and political acumen.
In the Middle Ages, the name Cordelra resurfaced in various forms across Europe, often adapted to fit local linguistic traditions. For example, in medieval France, the name was rendered as "Cordelier," and was associated with the Franciscan order of monks known as the "Cordeliers" due to their distinctive knotted rope belts.
One of the most famous individuals to bear the name Cordelra was Cordelra de' Medici, a member of the powerful Medici family of Florence, who lived from 1453 to 1519. She was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her support for the Renaissance movement in Italy.
Another notable figure was Cordelra Gonzaga, an Italian noblewoman who lived from 1532 to 1590. She was a prominent figure in the cultural and intellectual circles of Renaissance Italy and was known for her literary talents and her patronage of artists and scholars.
In more recent history, Cordelra Eriksson, a Swedish painter and illustrator who lived from 1892 to 1978, gained recognition for her vibrant and expressive works depicting everyday life and natural landscapes.
The name Cordelra also found its way into the world of literature, with Cordelra Maldonado being a fictional character in the novel "The House of the Spirits" by the Chilean author Isabel Allende, published in 1982.
People
Cordelra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cordelra 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
Cordelra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cordelra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cordelra 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Cordelra a common name?
We classify Cordelra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cordelra most popular?
The single biggest year for Cordelra was 1987, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cordelra is about 38 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 Cordelra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cordelra a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cordelra 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 Cordelra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cordelra 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 Cordelra 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 common is the name Cordelra?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.