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Cardin

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAR-din /ˈkɑr.dɪn/High

Meaning: An English/French surname — variously 'from the thistle patch/carding place' and 'a wool-carder' (from the Old French carde, 'a teasel/carding comb'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From the thistle patch; a wool-carder: Cardin is an English/French surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningAn English/French surname — variously 'from the thistle patch/carding place' and 'a wool-carder' (from the Old French carde, 'a teasel/carding comb'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9096 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 341

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519762024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cardin is an English/French surname — variously 'from the thistle patch/carding place' and 'a wool-carder' (from the Old French carde, 'a teasel/carding comb'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KAR-din').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern surname-name. Rare, a-wool-carder at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Cardin is variously 'from the thistle patch' and 'a wool-carder' (from the Old French carde) — a crisp surname-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAR-din').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Cardin — surname; routes layered

Variations

CardenCardanCardon

Nicknames

Car

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cardin mean?

Cardin is an English/French surname, variously 'from the thistle patch' and 'a wool-carder'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Cardin?

It's said KAR-din /kr.dn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cardin a boy or girl name?

Cardin is a boy's name.

How popular is Cardin?

Cardin is a very rare name in the U.S.

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