Feminine dossier · first seen 1889
Ardell
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1922
Peak births
96
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Ardell
How many people are named Ardell?
Based on SSA birth records through 1977, an estimated 372 Americans born with the name Ardell may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1977.
How rare is Ardell?
Ardell has not appeared in SSA records since 1977. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Ardell?
The median age of a living American named Ardell is approximately 74 years, with most bearers falling between 68 and 81 years old.
Is Ardell still popular?
No. Ardell is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1977.
Where is Ardell most common?
Ardell has its strongest geographic signal in Minnesota, where it appears 9.0× more often than the national baseline.
1889Peak 19222025
Peak year
1922
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
2,635