Cornell
Cornell is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Horn or cornel cherry tree; derived from Latin 'cornu'.
Origin and history
Cornell is a traditional masculine name derived from a surname, itself originating from the Latin name Cornelius or the French place name Cornu. Historically steady in the United States, it peaked in usage during the mid-20th century and remains a distinctive, classic choice today. It is widely recognized due to its association with prestigious academic and cultural references.
Popularity in the United States
11,347 babies in the United States have been named Cornell since 1880. It ranks #1113 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1777.
States where it is most popular
- IL (12.1 %)
- LA (10.2 %)
- CA (8.2 %)
- NY (7.5 %)
- MI (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 37 |
| 1910-1920 | 310 |
| 1920-1930 | 443 |
| 1930-1940 | 522 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,004 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,011 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,773 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,514 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,326 |
| 1990-2000 | 949 |
| 2000-2010 | 768 |
| 2010-2019 | 529 |
| 2020-2029 | 150 |
Famous people named Cornell
- Cornell Haynes Jr.: Rapper, Singer
- Cornell Woolrich: Author, Screenwriter
Fun facts
- Cornell originated as an English and French surname before being adopted as a given name in the 19th century.
- The name is closely associated in popular culture with Ezra Cornell, co-founder of Cornell University in New York.