UK boy's name
Cordae
A masculine name of Arabic origin, Cordae means "lion's heart".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Cordae is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Cordae popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4432, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2008 to 2008. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Cordae is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Cordae. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Cordae ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 boys were registered as Cordae.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Cordae as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4432
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Cordae mean?
The name Cordae is derived from the Latin word "cor," which means "heart." Its origins can be traced back to ancient Roman culture, where it was likely a nickname given to individuals with a warm and kind personality or a generous spirit.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Cordae may have been used as a reference to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a devotional symbol representing Christ's divine love and compassion. Some religious scholars speculate that the name could have been adopted by early followers of the faith as a way to express their devotion and commitment to the teachings of Christ.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cordae can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned a woman named Cordia living in the first century AD. However, it is unclear whether this was her given name or a nickname.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Cordae remained relatively obscure, with only a few documented cases of its use. One notable individual was Cordae of Reims, a 9th-century scholar and theologian who played a significant role in the Carolingian Renaissance.
During the Renaissance period, the name Cordae gained some popularity, particularly in Italy. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Cordae Agrippa (1486-1535), an Italian philosopher, physician, and occult writer who was influential in the development of Renaissance humanism.
In the 17th century, the name Cordae was adopted by several members of the French nobility, including Cordae de Montesquieu (1689-1755), a prominent philosopher and political thinker whose works had a significant impact on the Enlightenment era.
Another notable figure with the name Cordae was the French astronomer and mathematician Cordae de Lalande (1732-1807), who made important contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.
In more recent times, the name Cordae has been used sporadically, with one of the most famous individuals being the American rapper and songwriter Cordae Amari Dunston, born in 1997, whose stage name is simply Cordae.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Cordae by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Cordae was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Cordae
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Cordae: questions and answers
How popular is the name Cordae in the UK right now?
In 2008, Cordae was ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Cordae most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Cordae in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Cordae?
A masculine name of Arabic origin, Cordae means "lion's heart".
How many people are called Cordae in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Cordae across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.