Cornelia
Female name · ↓ Falling
11,644
Total Births
1883
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Cornelia
Cornelia is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1880s with significant usage. Approximately 11,644 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,764 births |
| 1890s | 1,517 births |
| 1900s | 1,621 births |
| 1910s | 1,830 births |
| 1920s | 1,660 births |
| 1930s | 1,159 births |
| 1940s | 1,009 births |
| 1950s | 728 births |
| 1960s | 356 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cornelia?
Cornelia has been given to 11,644 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1883 with 223 births that year.
Is Cornelia a boy or girl name?
Cornelia is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Cornelia most popular?
Cornelia was most popular in 1883, when 223 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Cornelia?
Cornelia first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).