Cornel

Boy name

Cornel has been given to 1,174 babies in the U.S. since 1919. It peaked in 1947.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,174

Peak year

1947 (59 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1919

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Cornel — alternate spellings parents actually use.

11,695 babies since 1890

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Cornel.

1,150 babies since 1913

1,122 babies since 1912

1,121 babies since 1884

1,235 babies since 1905

1,236 babies since 1915

1,097 babies since 1884

1,260 babies since 1904

1,268 babies since 1917

How popular is the name Cornel?

Cornel has been given to 1,174 babies in the U.S. since 1919. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Cornel peak?

Cornel peaked in 1947, when 59 babies were given the name.

Is Cornel a girl or boy name?

Cornel is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Cornel are boys).

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