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How Many People Are Named Cornelius?
Estimated people named Cornelius living in the U.S. today
21,044
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 36,966
- Peak year: 1974 (498 births)
- Estimated living today: 21,044
Cornelius by age group — who carries the name today?
Cornelius popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Cornelius
Cornelius has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 36,966 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 21,044 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 16,242 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Corneliuss you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Cornelius in the US?
An estimated 21,044 people named Cornelius are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Cornelius rare — about 1 in 16,242 Americans.
Is Cornelius a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Cornelius is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Cornelius most popular?
Cornelius peaked in 1974, when 498 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Cornelius?
Cornelius ranks #1,553 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 49 out of 100 (higher means rarer).