Corderia
Corderia is a feminine given name derived from the Spanish word "cordera," meaning a female lamb.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Corderia. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Corderia today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Corderia births was 1987 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Corderia. 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 Corderia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1987
7 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1987 SSA rank
#5,600
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Corderia: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Corderia 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 Corderia 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Corderia
The name Corderia has its origins in the Latin language, with roots tracing back to the ancient Roman era. It derives from the Latin word "cordis," meaning "heart" or "core." The suffix "-ia" was commonly used to denote a place or location, suggesting that Corderia may have originally referred to a place associated with the heart or a central location.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Corderia held spiritual significance, symbolizing the idea of being close to the heart or essence of one's faith. It was occasionally found in religious texts and manuscripts from the 4th to 6th centuries, though its usage was relatively rare.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Corderia can be found in a historical document from the 9th century, referring to a nun who resided in a convent in what is now modern-day Italy. This suggests that the name may have been more prevalent within religious orders during the Middle Ages.
Throughout the centuries, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Corderia. One such person was Corderia di Montefalco, an Italian mystic and Franciscan nun who lived from 1268 to 1292. She was known for her visions and spiritual writings, which were highly regarded by the Catholic Church.
In the 15th century, there was a Spanish noblewoman named Corderia de Aragón, who was a prominent figure at the court of King Ferdinand II of Aragon. She was known for her influence in political affairs and her patronage of the arts.
Another historical figure with the name Corderia was a Portuguese explorer from the 16th century, Corderia da Gama. He was a navigator and sailor who accompanied Vasco da Gama on his famous voyages to India, playing a crucial role in establishing Portuguese trade routes in the Indian Ocean.
In the 17th century, there was a French artist and engraver named Corderia Leclerc, who was renowned for her intricate etchings and engravings depicting scenes from classical mythology and literature.
The name Corderia has also been associated with several prominent figures in the field of literature and poetry. One such individual was Corderia Almeida, a 19th-century Brazilian poet and writer who was a part of the Romantic movement in Latin American literature.
While the name Corderia may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and meaning have left an enduring legacy, reflecting the significance of the heart and core values across various cultures and time periods.
People
Corderia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Corderia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with C
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FAQ
Corderia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Corderia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Corderia 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Corderia a common name?
We classify Corderia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Corderia most popular?
The single biggest year for Corderia was 1987, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Corderia 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 Corderia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Corderia a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Corderia 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 Corderia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Corderia 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 Corderia 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 Corderia?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Corderia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.