Korde
An English name inspired by the word "cord", potentially representing connection or unity.
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the first name Korde. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Korde today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Korde births was 2008 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Korde. 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
115
~ 1 in 2,980,473 Americans
Peak year
2008
29 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,431
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Korde: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Korde from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 70 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Korde 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 Korde during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kordes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Korde
The name Korde finds its origins in the Old Norse language, which was spoken by Scandinavian peoples during the Viking Age (793-1066 CE). It is derived from the Old Norse word "korð," which means "basket" or "container." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive term used to refer to someone involved in the making or carrying of baskets.
In the Icelandic Sagas, which are literary works recording the histories and legends of early Icelandic settlers, there are references to individuals with the name Korde or its variants. One notable example is Korde Thorvaldsson, a renowned Viking explorer who is said to have voyaged to the coast of North America around the year 1000 CE, predating Christopher Columbus by nearly five centuries.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Korde can be found in medieval Scandinavian records and documents from the 11th and 12th centuries. During this period, the name was primarily concentrated in Iceland, Norway, and other Nordic regions, reflecting its Norse origins.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Korde. One such person was Korde the Skald (c. 1050-1120), an Icelandic poet and historian who composed praise poems and historical narratives in the traditional skaldic verse form. Another was Korde Magnusson (1267-1325), a Norwegian nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Norwegian-Swedish conflicts of the 13th century.
In the realm of literature, Korde Gunnlaugsson (1785-1838) was a prominent Icelandic author and poet who wrote several influential works, including the epic poem "Hulduljóð" (Song of the Hidden Folk), which explored Icelandic folklore and mythology. Additionally, Korde Sigurdsson (1914-1996) was a celebrated Icelandic novelist and playwright, known for his innovative literary techniques and his exploration of existential themes.
While the name Korde has its roots in ancient Norse culture, it has endured through the centuries and has been adopted by various cultures and regions over time. Its unique historical significance and ties to Viking heritage make it a name with a rich and fascinating backstory.
People
Korde + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Korde as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Korde: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Korde?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 115 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Korde 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 2,980,473 US residents.
Is Korde a common name?
We classify Korde as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 116 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Korde most popular?
The single biggest year for Korde was 2008, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Korde is about 17 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 Korde in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Korde a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Korde 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 Korde still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Korde 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 Korde 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 Korde?
You can see how many people share the name Korde on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.