Cornelius
Male name · ↓ Falling
19,922
Total Births
1904
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Cornelius
Cornelius is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1900s with significant usage. Approximately 19,922 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,924 births |
| 1890s | 1,938 births |
| 1900s | 2,116 births |
| 1910s | 2,109 births |
| 1920s | 1,936 births |
| 1930s | 1,417 births |
| 1940s | 1,136 births |
| 1950s | 1,299 births |
| 1960s | 1,097 births |
| 1970s | 1,582 births |
| 1980s | 1,586 births |
| 1990s | 1,115 births |
| 2000s | 667 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cornelius?
Cornelius has been given to 19,922 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1904 with 245 births that year.
Is Cornelius a boy or girl name?
Cornelius is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Cornelius most popular?
Cornelius was most popular in 1904, when 245 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Cornelius?
Cornelius first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).