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Cornelius

Cornelius is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Cornelius?

Recorded births named Cornelius by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	37,049 births
England & Wales since 1996	200 births
Ireland since 1964	2,598 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Cornelius's popularity over time

Babies named Cornelius per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1974 (498/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1964 (161/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2004 (11/yr).

When was Cornelius popular?

Cornelius reached its peak in 1974, when it was the #738 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.

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