Cornelious
boy nameCornelious entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #491 in 1886, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#491
peak (1886)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #671 |
| 1890s | #894 |
| 1900s | #1005 |
| 1910s | #1259 |
| 1920s | #1262 |
| 1930s | #1249 |
| 1940s | #1414 |
| 1950s | #1480 |
| 1960s | #1935 |
| 1970s | #2123 |
| 1980s | #2944 |
| 1990s | #4549 |
| 2000s | #7363 |
| 2010s | #8921 |
| 2020s | #9714 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Cornelious are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cornelious alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cornelious in 2025?
- Cornelious is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Cornelious most popular?
- Cornelious peaked in 1886, reaching #491 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cornelious with classmates?
- Cornelious will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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