Holding steady.
Popularity of Carnelia since 1913
Babies named Carnelia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1946, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Carnelia's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 61 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 36 |
| 1950s | 19 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Carnelia is a rare feminine name first recorded in the United States in 1913. Its peak year was also 1913, indicating initial but fleeting interest. The trajectory shows it has been stable since then, meaning it has never made a resurgence or significant decline. With a one-in-n value of null, the name is extremely uncommon, used by fewer than 5 babies in recent years. Top states are not recorded, suggesting its use is geographically diffuse. As a variant of Cornelia, Carnelia offers a distinctive alternative with classical Roman roots.
Carnelia is a variant of Cornelia, the feminine form of the Roman gens name Cornelius. The name Cornelius may derive from the Latin 'cornu' meaning 'horn,' or from an Etruscan origin. Carnelia has seen rare use in English-speaking countries, with a peak in the United States in 1913.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Carny, Nellie, Cara
Sibling names for Carnelia
Names that share Carnelia's style, for a brother or sister.
