Cordarious is an uncommon, yet distinctive given name of African origin. It is derived from Latin roots "cor" meaning heart, and "darius", which refers to the ancient Persian king Darius I. Thus, Cordarious translates to "like Darius, having the qualities of Darius". The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, although it remains relatively rare compared to more traditional names. It is often associated with African American culture and has been carried by notable figures such as Cordarious "Cord" Martin, a professional football player in the NFL.
The name Cordarious was quite popular from 1987 to around the mid-90s, peaking at 14 births in 1990. After that, it saw a decline in popularity with only occasional years seeing more than 5 births until it dipped below 5 births per year starting in 2000. The most recent data from 2018 shows the name's continued decline with only 5 births recorded that year. Overall, there have been a total of 127 babies named Cordarious since 1987.