How Many People Are Named Cornelius?

36,966

people in the United States are named Cornelius

1 in 9,062 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1313

πŸ’Ž Rare

Population Percentage

0.0110%

Of US population

Peak Year

1974

498 births

Trend

β†’

Stable

πŸ“– Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Ancient Roman, English, Dutch, German, Biblical
Pronunciation: kΙ™r-NEE-lee-Ι™s (English), kawr-NAY-lee-us (Dutch), kawr-NE-lyuws (German)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Roman family name which possibly derives from the Latin element cornu "horn". In Acts in the New Testament Cornelius is a centurion who is directed by an angel to seek Peter. After speaking with Peter he converts to Christianity, and he is traditionally deemed the first gentile convert. The name was also borne by a few early saints, including a 3rd-century pope. In England it came into use in the 16th century, partly due to Dutch influence.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.7%
Male
98.3%

This name is Primarily Male

πŸ‘₯ Age Distribution

Average Age: 68.2 years old

Young (<30) 5,192
14%
Adult (30–60) 11,227
30.4%
Senior (>60) 20,547
55.6%

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

πŸ“ State-Wise Distribution

New York 2,839
Illinois 2,039
Florida 1,909
Georgia 1,906
Alabama 1,837
Mississippi 1,683
Texas 1,643
Louisiana 1,393
Pennsylvania 1,368
North Carolina 1,305

πŸ’‘ Fun Facts About "Cornelius"

  • 68 babies were named Cornelius in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1974
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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