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

Female
99.9%
Male
0.1%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 90.9 years old

Young (<30) 877
4%
Adult (30–60) 2,034
9.2%
Senior (>60) 19,140
86.8%

📈 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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