Cornellius Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkor-NEL-ee-us / /kɔːrˈnɛl.i.əs/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: horn; English: variant of Cornelius
Historical & Cultural Background
Cornelius is derived from the Latin name Cornelius, which is believed to mean 'horn'. It has been used since ancient Rome and is associated with several early Christian saints. The name has variations in different cultures and has been popularized in various forms throughout history.
Trend Summary
Cornelius has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with periods of increased interest in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cornel
- Cornelio
International Variants
- Cornelio (Spanish)
- Cornélis (Dutch)
- Cornél (French)
Famous people named Cornellius
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Fictional characters named Cornellius
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cornellius was first seen in the United States in 1974. Cornellius has ranked as high as #1090 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Cornellius has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cornellius
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 6 |