Cardelia

Girl name

Cardelia has been given to 140 babies in the U.S. since 1903. It peaked in 1951.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

140

Peak year

1951 (12 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1903

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Cardelia — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Cordeliagirl

12,906 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Cardelia.

Rithagirl

140 babies since 1916

Doristinegirl

140 babies since 1934

Laruthgirl

141 babies since 1917

Vickiigirl

139 babies since 1948

Sherelgirl

139 babies since 1949

Deborhgirl

143 babies since 1951

Matagirl

137 babies since 1885

Marigenegirl

137 babies since 1918

Cardelia vs Ritha ⚖Cardelia vs Doristine ⚖Cardelia vs Laruth ⚖Cardelia vs Vickii ⚖

FAQ

How popular is the name Cardelia?

Cardelia has been given to 140 babies in the U.S. since 1903. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Cardelia peak?

Cardelia peaked in 1951, when 12 babies were given the name.

Is Cardelia a girl or boy name?

Cardelia is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Cardelia are girls).

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