Cornelius
Peaked at #130 nationally in 1882, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Cornelius has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Cornelius — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1058
in 1888
Last ranked
#13423
in 1990
Years tracked
81
1888–1990
Trend
Falling
Cornelius was already at its most popular for girls in 1888 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1058), with 7 babies given the name that year.
Cornelius hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1990, when it stood at #13423.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | #13,423 | 5 |
| 1988 | #8,551 | 8 |
| 1987 | #8,157 | 8 |
| 1986 | #6,700 | 10 |
| 1985 | #8,531 | 7 |
| 1984 | #6,927 | 9 |
| 1983 | #10,601 | 5 |
| 1982 | #7,002 | 9 |
Cornelius — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#130
in 1882
Current rank
#2150
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Cornelius reached its peak popularity for boys in 1882, ranking #130 nationally with 107 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1208 (2014) to #2150 (2024) — a 44% drop.
As of 2024, Cornelius ranks #2150 nationally for boys, with 68 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,150 | 68 |
| 2023 | #1,898 | 83 |
| 2022 | #1,761 | 94 |
| 2021 | #1,816 | 86 |
| 2020 | #1,513 | 111 |
| 2019 | #1,565 | 107 |
| 2018 | #1,706 | 92 |
| 2017 | #1,545 | 106 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Cornelius most popular?
Cornelius was most popular in 1882, when it ranked #130 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Cornelius becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Cornelius?
At least 36,966 babies have been recorded with the name Cornelius in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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