Cantrell
Every Cantrell since 1918 — 487 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cantrell
Cantrell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1918, 487 American babies have been named Cantrell — about 87% boys and 13% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1975, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cantrell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cantrell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #12,456 |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #10,830 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #11,006 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #8,875 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,221 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #12,581 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #12,584 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,405 |
| 2008 | — | — | 13 | #6,453 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #7,689 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,099 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,269 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,540 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,322 |
| 2002 | — | — | 8 | #7,754 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #7,631 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #7,548 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,175 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,196 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #4,758 |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,002 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,572 | 10 | #3,469 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cantrell in 2025?
Cantrell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Cantrell?
487 babies have been named Cantrell in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cantrell most popular?
Cantrell peaked in 1975, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Cantrell a boy or girl name?
Cantrell is used for both: about 13% of babies named Cantrell have been girls and 87% boys.
Is the name Cantrell rising or falling?
Cantrell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.