Cornelius Name Popularity and Statistics
Cornelius is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Cornelius?
Cornelius is spelled C-O-R-N-E-L-I-U-S. The name has 9 letters.
Cornelius Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,906
Recorded Births82
- Boys usage rose 250 places to #1,906 and recorded 14 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Cornelius Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 82 | #1,906 |
| 2024 | Boys | 68 | #2,156 |
| 2023 | Boys | 83 | #1,896 |
| 2022 | Boys | 94 | #1,760 |
| 2021 | Boys | 86 | #1,815 |
| 2020 | Boys | 111 | #1,512 |
| 2019 | Boys | 107 | #1,564 |
| 2018 | Boys | 92 | #1,707 |
| 2017 | Boys | 106 | #1,541 |
| 2016 | Boys | 151 | #1,234 |
| 2015 | Boys | 154 | #1,198 |
| 2014 | Boys | 152 | #1,205 |
| 2013 | Boys | 151 | #1,186 |
| 2012 | Boys | 151 | #1,191 |
| 2011 | Boys | 154 | #1,159 |
| 2010 | Boys | 142 | #1,240 |
| 2009 | Boys | 166 | #1,112 |
| 2008 | Boys | 199 | #987 |
| 2007 | Boys | 200 | #981 |
| 2006 | Boys | 204 | #926 |
| 2005 | Boys | 175 | #987 |
| 2004 | Boys | 173 | #967 |
| 2003 | Boys | 222 | #789 |
| 2002 | Boys | 192 | #862 |
When Was Cornelius Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1974 · Boys
486 recorded births
National rank #346
1981 · Boys
454 recorded births
National rank #380
1918 · Boys
453 recorded births
National rank #249
1973 · Boys
451 recorded births
National rank #364
Where Cornelius Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MI | #905 | 7 |
| TX | #1,652 | 10 |
| CA | #1,998 | 7 |