Cornealius
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "derived from the element cornea".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Cornealius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cornealius today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cornealius births was 1916 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cornealius. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cornealius. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1916
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1916 SSA rank
#4,035
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Cornealius: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Cornealius by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cornealius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Cornealius
The name Cornealius is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich history and etymology that spans across different cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Roman civilization, where it was derived from the Latin word "corneus," meaning "horny" or "horn-like."
This unusual root word suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who possessed distinctive physical traits, such as prominent facial features or a strong, imposing presence. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname or a surname given to those who worked with horns or horn-like materials, such as artisans or craftsmen.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Cornealius can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned a soldier by that name serving in the Praetorian Guard during the reign of Emperor Tiberius in the 1st century AD. This suggests that the name was in use among the Roman military and aristocracy during that era.
In the Middle Ages, the name Cornealius gained some prominence in certain regions of Europe, particularly in Italy and the Germanic territories. One notable bearer of the name was Cornealius of Viterbo, a 12th-century Italian monk and chronicler who wrote extensively about the history of the Roman Catholic Church and the papacy.
Another significant figure in the history of the name Cornealius was Cornealius Jansen, a 17th-century Dutch Catholic theologian and bishop who founded the religious movement known as Jansenism. His ideas and teachings had a profound impact on the Catholic Church and sparked ongoing debates and controversies.
In the realm of literature, the name Cornealius was immortalized in the works of William Shakespeare. In his play "Hamlet," one of the minor characters is a courtier named Cornealius, though his role is relatively small and insignificant.
Moving forward in time, the name Cornealius experienced a resurgence in popularity during the Renaissance period, particularly among the Italian nobility and the artistic circles of the time. One notable bearer of the name was Cornealius Sarto, a 16th-century Italian painter and sculptor who was renowned for his intricate and highly detailed works of art.
While the name Cornealius may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich historical tapestry woven through its diverse and fascinating origins.
People
Cornealius + last name combinations
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FAQ
Cornealius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cornealius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cornealius going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Cornealius a common name?
We classify Cornealius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cornealius most popular?
The single biggest year for Cornealius was 1916, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cornealius is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cornealius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cornealius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cornealius in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Cornealius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cornealius in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cornealius can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Cornealius?
You can see how many Americans are named Cornealius on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.