Mardell is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin. It is derived from the surname MarDella, which was used by families settled in Louisiana during the colonial period. The name Mardell has a feminine quality to it, often associated with elegance and refinement. While not commonly found today, it holds historical significance as one of many names that contributed to the rich tapestry of American naming traditions.
Over the span of 85 years, the name Mardell experienced significant fluctuations in popularity as indicated by annual birth statistics. The first recorded birth with this name occurred in 1896, with a total of six occurrences over the next five years. However, it wasn't until 1913 that we see a substantial increase to twenty births in a single year.
The period between 1913 and 1921 saw a consistent rise in popularity for the name Mardell, peaking at sixty-five births in 1921. This trend continued into the early 1930s, with an all-time high of sixty-seven births recorded in 1932. After this point, there was a steady decline in popularity over the next decade, dropping to forty-eight births in 1948.
The latter half of the twentieth century saw even fewer babies named Mardell, with numbers ranging from five to twenty-three births per year between 1950 and 1972. There were no recorded births for this name from 1973 to 1981, suggesting a notable decrease in its popularity during these years.
In total, over the course of eight decades, there were 2,170 babies named Mardell. This statistic reflects the varying trends and fluctuations in the name's popularity throughout different time periods.