Cornell
girl nameCornell entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2526 in 1915, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2526
peak (1915)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3263 |
| 1920s | #3432 |
| 1930s | #3443 |
| 1940s | #4067 |
| 1950s | #4970 |
| 1960s | #5827 |
| 1970s | #7906 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Cornell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cornell alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cornell in 2025?
- Cornell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cornell most popular?
- Cornell peaked in 1915, reaching #2526 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cornell with classmates?
- Cornell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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