Cornel
boy nameCornel entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #906 in 1947, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#906
peak (1947)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4168 |
| 1920s | #3786 |
| 1930s | #3173 |
| 1940s | #2222 |
| 1950s | #1556 |
| 1960s | #1859 |
| 1970s | #2865 |
| 1980s | #4251 |
| 1990s | #6227 |
| 2000s | #8137 |
| 2010s | #11234 |
| 2020s | #11542 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Cornel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cornel alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cornel in 2025?
- Cornel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Cornel most popular?
- Cornel peaked in 1947, reaching #906 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cornel with classmates?
- Cornel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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