How Many People Are Named Cornelia?
22,051
people in the United States are named Cornelia
1 in 15,192 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1754
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0066%
Of US population
Peak Year
1921
477 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
German, Romanian, Italian, Dutch, English, Ancient Roman
Pronunciation:
kawr-NE-lya (German), kor-NE-lya (Italian), kawr-NAY-lee-ah (Dutch), kər-NEE-lee-ə (English), kər-NE
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Feminine form of CORNELIUS. In the 2nd century BC it was borne by Cornelia Scipionis Africana (the daughter of the military hero Scipio Africanus), the mother of the two reformers known as the Gracchi. After her death she was regarded as an example of the ideal Roman woman. The name was revived in the 18th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 90.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
1,375
North Carolina
1,246
Georgia
1,050
Virginia
906
South Carolina
884
Alabama
809
Pennsylvania
710
Texas
677
Tennessee
608
Illinois
577
💡 Fun Facts About "Cornelia"
- 39 babies were named Cornelia in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1921
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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