Kord
Every Kord since 1954 — 467 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kord
Kord is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,245 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 467 American babies have been named Kord. Its peak came in 1990, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kord stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kord year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,245 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,471 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,736 |
| 2022 | 5 | #13,469 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,584 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,932 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,900 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,559 |
| 2015 | 19 | #4,978 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,608 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,335 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,329 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,835 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,569 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,041 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,922 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,389 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,966 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,877 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,753 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,282 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,740 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,722 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,979 |
| 1990 | 23 | #2,834 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kord in 2025?
Kord ranked #10,245 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kord?
467 babies have been named Kord in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kord most popular?
Kord peaked in 1990, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Kord a boy or girl name?
Kord is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kord rising or falling?
Kord is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.