Holding steady.
Popularity of Cornelious since 1880
Babies named Cornelious per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Cornelious's real moment was 1886.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 81 |
| 1890s | 55 |
| 1900s | 58 |
| 1910s | 224 |
| 1920s | 335 |
| 1930s | 294 |
| 1940s | 247 |
| 1950s | 285 |
| 1960s | 189 |
| 1970s | 215 |
| 1980s | 177 |
| 1990s | 144 |
| 2000s | 104 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Cornelious is a seldom-used variant of Cornelius, a name with ancient Roman origins and early Christian significance. Its popularity peaked in 1886, when it was recorded in the U.S. Social Security data for that year. The name Cornelious has remained consistently rare since the late 19th century, reflecting a trajectory of stability rather than revival. While no top states are associated with this spelling, its parent name Cornelius has been more common. Parents drawn to Cornelious might appreciate its vintage, stately sound, though it remains a distinct and unconventional choice in modern times.
Cornelious is a variant spelling of Cornelius, which derives from the Latin 'Cornelius,' a Roman family name possibly related to 'cornu' meaning 'horn.' The name was borne by several early Christian saints, including Cornelius the Centurion, and was popular among early Christians. The spelling Cornelious emerged as an alternate form, particularly in the 19th-century United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Corn, Neil, Nelius
Variants: Cornelius, Cornelious, Cornelio
Sibling names for Cornelious
Names that share Cornelious's style, for a brother or sister.
