Total births
95
Boys' name · since 1944
Carnelius
Since 1944, U.S. Social Security records show 95 babies named Carnelius, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 95
- total births
- 1944–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Carnelius is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 95 have been recorded since 1944.
Social Security Administration records show Carnelius recorded 95 times among boys since 1944, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1944 to 2009.
- 95 total births
- 1944–2009 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
95 boys have been named Carnelius since 1944, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2009.
- 95
- total births
- 1944–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Carnelius was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
9 babies were named Carnelius in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Carnelius's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Carnelius splits its recorded history at 1988: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1976 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1980 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Carnelius at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1944
Carnelius popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1944–2009
- Peak year (1980)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Carnelius by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Carnelius's strongest decade.
42 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Carnelius births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
42 births
- 1990s
1990s
30 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 42 births (44% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Carnelius? ▼
Since 1944, Social Security records show 95 babies named Carnelius. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 9 births.
When was Carnelius most popular? ▼
Carnelius was most popular in the 1980s decade with 42 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
How long has the name Carnelius been used? ▼
Carnelius has been recorded in Social Security data since 1944, spanning 66 years of data through 2009.
What names are similar to Carnelius? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Carl, Carlos, Carter, Carson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Carnelius's data
- Carnelius's decade-level peak was the 1980s (42 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Carnelius
Nearby Names Like Carnelius
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Carnelius
Carl Boy
#1031 504,827 births
Carlos Boy
#135 307,036 births
Carter Boy
#46 206,833 births
Carson Boy
#124 132,774 births
Carlton Boy
#2791 48,890 births
Compare Carnelius side by side: Carnelius vs Carl Carnelius vs Carlos Carnelius vs Carter
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1944–2009 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Carnelius: Baby Name Since 1944 - 95 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/carnelius. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Carnelius draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.