Cornisha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the name Cornelia.
Name Census estimates that about 219 living Americans carry the first name Cornisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cornisha today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cornisha births was 1992 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cornisha. 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.
People living today
219
~ 1 in 1,565,088 Americans
Peak year
1992
20 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2004 SSA rank
#13,066
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Cornisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cornisha from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 129 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Cornisha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cornisha 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 Cornisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cornisha
The name Cornisha has its origins in the Latin language, deriving from the word "cornix," which means "crow." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with the bird or perhaps even used as a surname for those involved in occupations related to crows or birds in general.
In some ancient Roman texts, there are mentions of individuals bearing the name Cornisha, implying its usage during the classical era. However, concrete historical references remain scarce, and the name's evolution over the centuries is somewhat obscure.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cornisha dates back to the 12th century, when a noblewoman named Cornisha de Montfort was documented in the chronicles of the Duchy of Normandy. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its Latin roots and gained some traction in Medieval Europe.
During the Renaissance period, a prominent Italian painter named Cornisha Veronese (1528-1588) gained recognition for her exquisite portraiture and religious works. Her artistic contributions have been celebrated throughout art history, making her one of the most notable bearers of the name during that era.
In the 18th century, Cornisha Kingsley (1720-1779), a British philanthropist and advocate for women's education, gained recognition for her efforts in establishing schools and promoting literacy. She was a influential figure in her time and is remembered for her dedication to social causes.
Moving into the 19th century, Cornisha Nightingale (1820-1910), a renowned British nurse and social reformer, left an indelible mark on the field of nursing. Her contributions during the Crimean War and her efforts to professionalize nursing have made her a legendary figure, further cementing the name Cornisha in history.
Another historical figure of note is Cornisha Curie (1867-1934), the Polish-born physicist and chemist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of radioactivity. As the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the first person to receive it twice, she remains an iconic figure in the scientific community, and her name, Cornisha, has become synonymous with brilliance and perseverance.
While the name Cornisha may have originated from humble beginnings, its presence throughout history has been marked by remarkable individuals who have left an enduring impact on various fields, ranging from art and philanthropy to science and nursing.
People
Cornisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cornisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cornisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cornisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 219 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cornisha 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 1 in 1,565,088 US residents.
Is Cornisha a common name?
We classify Cornisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 227 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cornisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Cornisha was 1992, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cornisha is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cornisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cornisha in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.