Cornelious
Cornelious is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Horn; strong or tough like a horn.
Origin and history
Cornelious is a spelling variant of the classic Latin name Cornelius, which historically derives from the Roman family name associated with the word for horn. While Cornelius has deep classical and biblical roots, the Cornelious spelling has been used as a rare alternative in the United States over the past century.
Popularity in the United States
2,475 babies in the United States have been named Cornelious since 1880. It ranks #2605 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1920.
States where it is most popular
- MS (34 %)
- AL (17.8 %)
- LA (13.1 %)
- TX (11.6 %)
- GA (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 81 |
| 1890-1900 | 55 |
| 1900-1910 | 58 |
| 1910-1920 | 224 |
| 1920-1930 | 335 |
| 1930-1940 | 294 |
| 1940-1950 | 247 |
| 1950-1960 | 285 |
| 1960-1970 | 189 |
| 1970-1980 | 215 |
| 1980-1990 | 177 |
| 1990-2000 | 144 |
| 2000-2010 | 104 |
| 2010-2019 | 60 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Nicknames
Corny, Neil, Conny
Fun facts
- The name stems from the ancient Roman gens Cornelia, one of the most distinguished patrician families in Rome.
- The additional 'o' creates an alternative phonetic representation of the traditional Latin Cornelius.