FIRST NAME
Cornelius
Cornelius is the 761st most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 17,434 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 161 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #761 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
52,229
living · #461
2020 CENSUS
17,434
living · #761
BABIES NAMED CORNELIUS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202582
As a male name, Cornelius peaked in 1974, when 486 babies were named Cornelius (the #346 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #27,768 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
161
living · #27,768
BABIES NAMED CORNELIUS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1888–1990
19905
As a female name, Cornelius peaked in 1923, when 17 babies were named Cornelius (the #2192 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)