Total births
144
Boys' name · since 1974
Cornellius
144 babies named Cornellius in U.S. Social Security records since 1974, with the highest year being 1977. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 144
- total births
- 1974–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Cornellius sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 144 recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Cornellius recorded 144 times among boys since 1974, 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 1974 to 2008.
- 144 total births
- 1974–2008 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
144 boys have been named Cornellius since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2008.
- 144
- total births
- 1974–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Cornellius was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
10 babies were named Cornellius in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Cornellius's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cornellius's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cornellius at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Cornellius popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2008
- Peak year (1977)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Cornellius by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Cornellius's strongest decade.
45 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Cornellius births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
29 births
- 1980s
1980s
45 births
- 1990s
1990s
35 births
- 2000s
2000s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 45 births (31% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cornellius? ▼
144 babies have been named Cornellius since 1974. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1977 with 10 births.
When was Cornellius most popular? ▼
Cornellius was most popular in the 1980s decade with 45 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Cornellius been used? ▼
Records for Cornellius go back to 1974, giving 35 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Cornellius? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Corey, Cory, Corbin, Cornelius, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Cornellius's data
- Cornellius's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (45 total births) through the 2000s (35) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Cornellius
Nearby Names Like Cornellius
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cornellius
Corey Boy
#677 185,020 births
Cory Boy
#1096 127,179 births
Corbin Boy
#474 41,112 births
Cornelius Boy
#2157 36,407 births
Cornell Boy
#4438 11,347 births
Compare Cornellius side by side: Cornellius vs Corey Cornellius vs Cory Cornellius vs Corbin
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, 1974–2008 (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. "Cornellius: Baby Name Since 1974 - 144 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cornellius. 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 Cornellius 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.