NAME PROFILE
Cordelia
Cordelia is a name of Latin origin meaning 'heart' or 'daughter of the sea.' It carries a sense of elegance and strength, often evoking images of a compassionate and intelligent person who has a deep connection to their emotions and the world around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 12,906 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2015 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Origin | English, French, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 32%PA — 18%VA — 17%NY — 17%CA — 15%
Notable People
Cordelia Chase (Character in *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*) · Cordelia Naismith (Character in *The Vorkosigan Saga*) · Cordelia Scott (American social reformer) · Cordelia Kretzschmar (German artist) · Cordelia Ray (African American poet)
Nicknames & Diminutives
CoryDelia
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