Cornelio
Cornelio is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Horn or tough skin; symbol of strength.
Origin and history
Cornelio is the Spanish and Italian form of the ancient Roman family name Cornelius. It historically relates to the Latin word for horn, symbolic of strength or endurance. In the U.S., it is a rare masculine name with steady, low-volume usage across the decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,600 babies in the United States have been named Cornelio since 1880. It ranks #3158 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1871.
States where it is most popular
- TX (55.8 %)
- CA (42.1 %)
- NM (1.3 %)
- AZ (0.81 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 30 |
| 1920-1930 | 118 |
| 1930-1940 | 121 |
| 1940-1950 | 137 |
| 1950-1960 | 125 |
| 1960-1970 | 111 |
| 1970-1980 | 212 |
| 1980-1990 | 183 |
| 1990-2000 | 219 |
| 2000-2010 | 171 |
| 2010-2019 | 117 |
| 2020-2029 | 56 |
Famous people named Cornelio
- Cornelio Reyna: Singer, Songwriter
- Cornelio Fabro: Philosopher, Theologian
Nicknames
Corny, Nelo
Fun facts
- Cornelio derives from the Roman patrician family name Cornelius, one of the most distinguished gens in ancient Rome.
- The name shares roots with Cornelius the Centurion, described in the Acts of the Apostles as a devout man.