Cornel
Cornel is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Horn or dogwood tree.
Origin and history
Cornel is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Cornelius. It is related to the word for horn or dogwood tree and is often considered a variant or diminutive of Cornelius. In the United States, it has been used moderately throughout history but remains quite rare today.
Popularity in the United States
1,174 babies in the United States have been named Cornel since 1880. It ranks #3521 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.3 %)
- LA (27.1 %)
- MI (12.5 %)
- IL (7.3 %)
- NJ (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 36 |
| 1930-1940 | 46 |
| 1940-1950 | 198 |
| 1950-1960 | 263 |
| 1960-1970 | 193 |
| 1970-1980 | 138 |
| 1980-1990 | 103 |
| 1990-2000 | 90 |
| 2000-2010 | 68 |
| 2010-2019 | 23 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Famous people named Cornel
- Cornel West: Philosopher, Academic
- Cornel Wilde: Actor, Director
Nicknames
Corny, Neil
Fun facts
- Cornel ultimately traces back to the ancient Roman gens Cornelia, one of the most prominent patrician families in Rome.
- Cornel is popular as a standalone given name in Romanian and other Eastern European languages.