Cornellius
boy nameCornellius entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #3606 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
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rank today
#3606
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4603 |
| 1980s | #5041 |
| 1990s | #6932 |
| 2000s | #9579 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Cornellius are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cornellius alive today was born around 1988, making them about 37 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cornellius in 2025?
- Cornellius is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Cornellius most popular?
- Cornellius peaked in 1977, reaching #3606 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cornellius with classmates?
- Cornellius will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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