Cornelius Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkor-NEEL-yus / /kɔːrˈniːliəs/Latin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: horn; Greek: brave
Historical & Cultural Background
Cornelius is derived from the Latin name Cornelius, which is believed to be related to the Latin word 'cornu,' meaning 'horn.' The name has been borne by several early Christian saints and popes, contributing to its historical significance. It was also popular among Roman aristocracy. In modern times, it has been used in various cultures and remains a classic name.
Trend Summary
Cornelius has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cornel
- Corny
International Variants
- Cornelio (Italian)
- Cornélis (Dutch)
- Kornel (Hungarian)
- Kornelius (Norwegian)
Famous people named Cornelius
Cornelius Vanderbilt was an American business magnate who made his wealth in railroads and shipping.
Cornelius Agrippa was a German magician and occult writer known for his influential works in the Renaissance.
Cornelius Ryan was an Irish-American journalist and author, best known for his books on World War II.
Cornelius Fudge is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series, serving as the Minister of Magic.
Fictional characters named Cornelius
Cornelius is a character in the movie 'Planet of the Apes,' serving as a wise and intelligent ape.
Cornelius is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus,' known for his role as a knowledgeable guide.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cornelius was first seen in the United States in 1880. Cornelius has ranked as high as #654 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Cornelius has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cornelius (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 8 | |
GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 92 |
1881 | 80 |
1882 | 107 |
1883 | 92 |
1884 | 88 |
1885 | 96 |
1886 | 95 |
1887 | 79 |
1888 | 105 |
1889 | 77 |
1890 | 84 |
1891 | 75 |
1892 | 103 |
1893 | 81 |
1894 | 100 |
1895 | 86 |
1896 | 85 |
1897 | 91 |
1898 | 78 |
1899 | 70 |
1900 | 116 |
1901 | 76 |
1902 | 96 |
1903 | 92 |
1904 | 106 |
1905 | 86 |
1906 | 94 |
1907 | 106 |
1908 | 86 |
1909 | 98 |
1910 | 96 |
1911 | 138 |
1912 | 243 |
1913 | 277 |
1914 | 283 |
1915 | 372 |
1916 | 402 |
1917 | 387 |
1918 | 453 |
1919 | 415 |
1920 | 433 |
1921 | 449 |
1922 | 436 |
1923 | 395 |
1924 | 402 |
1925 | 389 |
1926 | 370 |
1927 | 390 |
1928 | 384 |
1929 | 373 |
1930 | 368 |
1931 | 362 |
1932 | 353 |
1933 | 315 |
1934 | 314 |
1935 | 292 |
1936 | 291 |
1937 | 279 |
1938 | 279 |
1939 | 269 |
1940 | 262 |
1941 | 253 |
1942 | 275 |
1943 | 265 |
1944 | 239 |
1945 | 263 |
1946 | 227 |
1947 | 312 |
1948 | 326 |
1949 | 311 |
1950 | 285 |
1951 | 328 |
1952 | 336 |
1953 | 291 |
1954 | 332 |
1955 | 339 |
1956 | 321 |
1957 | 339 |
1958 | 323 |
1959 | 322 |
1960 | 322 |
1961 | 340 |
1962 | 265 |
1963 | 279 |
1964 | 260 |
1965 | 280 |
1966 | 245 |
1967 | 264 |
1968 | 246 |
1969 | 274 |
1970 | 305 |
1971 | 306 |
1972 | 366 |
1973 | 451 |
1974 | 486 |
1975 | 417 |
1976 | 411 |
1977 | 408 |
1978 | 426 |
1979 | 399 |
1980 | 439 |
1981 | 454 |
1982 | 422 |
1983 | 386 |
1984 | 410 |
1985 | 378 |
1986 | 391 |
1987 | 394 |
1988 | 374 |
1989 | 432 |
1990 | 396 |
1991 | 369 |
1992 | 353 |
1993 | 306 |
1994 | 273 |
1995 | 261 |
1996 | 244 |
1997 | 222 |
1998 | 237 |
1999 | 230 |
2000 | 207 |
2001 | 185 |
2002 | 192 |
2003 | 222 |
2004 | 173 |
2005 | 175 |
2006 | 204 |
2007 | 200 |
2008 | 199 |
2009 | 166 |
2010 | 142 |
2011 | 154 |
2012 | 151 |
2013 | 151 |
2014 | 152 |
2015 | 154 |
2016 | 151 |
2017 | 106 |
2018 | 92 |
2019 | 107 |
2020 | 111 |
2021 | 86 |
2022 | 94 |
2023 | 83 |
2024 | 68 |