Kornelius

Boy name

Kornelius has been given to 51 babies in the U.S. since 1987. It peaked in 2012.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

2012 (8 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1987

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

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

37,049 babies since 1880

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

51 babies since 1915

51 babies since 1948

51 babies since 1955

51 babies since 1992

51 babies since 1993

51 babies since 1993

51 babies since 1997

51 babies since 1999

How popular is the name Kornelius?

Kornelius has been given to 51 babies in the U.S. since 1987. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kornelius peak?

Kornelius peaked in 2012, when 8 babies were given the name.

Is Kornelius a girl or boy name?

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

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