Holding steady.
Popularity of Cornie since 1885
Babies named Cornie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Cornie's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 17 | 0 |
| 1890s | 27 | 0 |
| 1900s | 23 | 0 |
| 1910s | 58 | 51 |
| 1920s | 42 | 77 |
| 1930s | 5 | 34 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cornie is a rare unisex name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1885. Its peak year was 1887, with a handful of births, and it has maintained a very low but stable presence since. The name's origin as a diminutive of Cornelius or Cornelia ties it to Roman antiquity, yet its short, friendly sound fits the late Victorian era's fondness for nicknames as given names. Unlike similar -ie endings that soared in popularity, Cornie never entered the top 1000, remaining a quiet, unconventional choice. It carries a faint echo of its Latin root, 'cornu' (horn), symbolizing strength, but most parents likely chose it for its simple, affectionate feel rather than any etymological depth.
Cornie is typically a diminutive or pet form of Cornelius (masculine) or Cornelia (feminine), both derived from the Roman family name Cornelius. The name Cornelius is thought to come from the Latin 'cornu', meaning 'horn', symbolizing strength or abundance. As a standalone name, Cornie saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, often as a nickname that later became an independent given name.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Cornie
Names that share Cornie's style, for a brother or sister.
